USC vs Texas A&M Las Vegas Bowl Prediction | College Football Best Bets

The Las Vegas Bowl features two programs with higher expectations: the USC Trojans and the Texas A&M Aggies. Both teams hoped to be playing in the College Football Playoff, but instead, they found themselves in Sin City for a matchup of brand-name schools.

USC vs. Texas A&M Game Info and Odds

Location: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Spread: Texas A&M -4, Moneyline: Texas A&M -200, Total: 51.5
Where to Watch: ESPN | Time: 10:30 p.m. ET

Key Las Vegas Bowl Opt-Outs

USC

Zion Branch, S, USC (transfer portal)
Zachariah Branch, WR, USC (transfer portal)
Woody Marks, RB, USC (NFL Draft)

Texas A&M

Nic Scourton, DL, Texas A&M (NFL Draft)
Cyrus Allen, WR, Texas A&M (transfer portal)
Shemar Stewart, DE Texas A&M (NFL Draft)

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USC vs. Texas A&M Best Bet: Texas A&M -4 (-110)

Both teams had higher expectations than playing in the Las Vegas Bowl, which usually leads to unexpected results. However, USC has lost over a dozen players to the transfer portal and opt-outs, including wide receivers Zachariah Branch and Duce Robinson. Quarterback Jayden Maiava is still playing. Texas A&M is not immune to opt-outs, as defensive lineman Nic Scourton opted out for the NFL Draft. The Aggies have more firepower, and USC may not want to be in this game.

USC vs. Texas A&M Best Total Bet: Under 51.5 Total Scored (-115)

Both teams lose a ton of talent on offense because of opt-outs, so there will be a feeling-out period for both offenses. With so many replacements at key positions, the game plans may not be as extravagant on offense. USC’s offense can’t cover this number alone, and Texas A&M’s defense is their strength.

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USC Best Player Bet: Ja’Kobi Lane Anytime TD Scorer (+110)

USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane will see more action than he usually did in 2024 because of the bowl opt-outs for the Trojans. Lane often found the endzone, scoring nine touchdowns on 36 catches. Texas A&M allowed 16 receiving touchdowns in 2024.

Texas A&M Best Player Bet: Amari Daniels First Touchdown (+500)

The Aggies’ Amari Daniels is listed as the starting running back for the Las Vegas Bowl. Daniels finished the year as Texas A&M’s leading rusher and scored eight touchdowns on the ground. The Aggies split time with all their running backs, and none went for over 1,000 yards on the season. USC allowed 4.5 yards per carry and 18 scores on the ground in 2024.