Rutgers vs. USC prediction & betting tips - October 25

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will visit the USC Trojans on Friday, Oct. 25 in a Big Ten matchup. The Scarlet Knights are 4-3 but are just 1-3 in conference play. They have suffered losses to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Wisconsin Badgers and UCLA Bruins.

Meanwhile, the Trojans are 3-4 and just 1-4 in conference play in their first season since joining the Big Ten. They have suffered losses to the then-No.18-ranked Michigan Wolverines, Minnesota Golden Gophers, then-No.4-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions and Maryland Terrapins.

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Rutgers vs. USC game details

Game: Rutgers Scarlet Knights at USC Trojans

Date and Time: Friday, October 25, 11:00 p.m. ET

Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

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Rutgers vs. USC betting odds and spread

Team	Spread	Over/Under	Money Line
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	+14.5 (-110)	Over 53.5 (-110)	+470
USC Trojans	-14.5 (-110)	Under 53.5 (-110)	-670

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Rutgers vs. USC key stats

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 26.6 points per game, which ranks 79th out of 134 teams in the nation.

The Scarlet Knights also average 191.0 passing yards and 190.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 104th in passing offense and 37th in rushing offense. They have allowed 22.3 ppg, which ranks 53rd in the nation, as well as 215.0 passing yards and 170.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 68th and 100th, respectively.

Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano is in his 16th season with the team and has led them to a 91-98 record. His tenure was divided by a brief stint leading the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers to an 11-21 mark.

The USC Trojans are averaging 30.3 ppg, which ranks 56th in the nation. They rank 22nd in passing offense and 82nd in rushing offense, averaging 288.6 passing yards and 145.4 rushing yards per game. They have allowed 22.0 ppg, which ranks 50th, as well as 223.0 passing yards and 138.1 rushing yards per game, ranking 80th and 60th, respectively.

USC coach Lincoln Riley is in his third season and has led the program to a 22-12 record. He spent the previous five seasons leading the Oklahoma Sooners to a 55-10 mark.

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Rutgers vs. USC betting prediction

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and USC Trojans both enter Friday's matchup riding a three-game conference losing streak. The two programs are both middle-of-the-pack units on both sides of the football.

While the Trojans should be able to take care of business in front of their home crowd, don't expect this game to be a rout as oddmakers are predicting. Look for the Scarlet Knights to keep things close as they lose by no more than two touchdowns.

Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +14.5 (-110)