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The Texas A&M Aggies will take on the USC Trojans in the Las Vegas Bowl on Friday night as -190 favorites on the money line and 4-point favorites on the spread at BetMGM.
The Aggies opened as one-point favorites, but have since moved up three points, according to the College Football Bowl Game Opt-Out and Line Movement Tracker.
Both teams are working through the transfer portal like every other team in college football.
USC will be losing several playmakers at wide receiver, including starter Kyron Hudson, who transferred to Penn State, along with Deuce Robinson and Zachariah Branch.
Texas A&M is also without starting wide receiver Silas Allen.
Texas A&M vs. USC odds
| team | spread | money line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | -4 (-110) | -190 | 52.5 or higher (-110) |
| University of Southern California | +4 (-110) | +155 | Less than 52.5 (-110) |
Texas A&M vs. USC Prediction
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USC essentially folded this fall, so anyone considering betting on USC is not only battling an opt-out through the transfer portal, but also a nightmare season under head coach Lincoln Riley. This means that you are also dealing with
All things considered, Riley did an underwhelming job as the Trojans' coach.
USC also just recently suffered some tough recruiting losses.
Julian Lewis, a five-star high school football recruit, has decommitted from the University of Southern California and will join Deion Sanders and Colorado next season.
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One potential difference in this matchup is defensively.
Texas A&M's defense has been more effective than USC's unit all season, so they should be much better at this spot.
In 2024, the Aggies allowed 5.4 yards per play, while the Trojans gained 5.7 yards per play.
The Trojans typically have a good offense (6.3 yards per play, 19th in the nation), but they lost a lot in the transfer portal in terms of playmakers, so it's hard to project them in this game. .
Despite the worst numbers, we're betting the Aggies will play the “Gig Em” late Friday night.
Pick: Texas A&M -4 (-110, BetMGM)
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