Rice vs USC Odds, Picks & Predictions

Lincoln Riley's first season as coach of the USC Trojans begins against Rice Owls. The team hopes to immediately contend for a conference championship and beyond after bringing in 20 transfers.

The Trojans are expected to win at home against the Owls on Saturday, September 3.

USC opened as -35 favorites but the line has moved to -32.5 at current. The total opened at 64. 5 but has been bet down to 61.

Predictions made on 9/1/2022 at 7:45 a.m. ET.

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Rice vs USC is a college football game.

Rice has no key injuries. USC has Korey Foreman E (questionable) and Jude Wolfe TE (out).

USC is 1-6 ATS in its last seven games.

Rice vs USC is a game that is worth watching.

Both Rice and USC finished with a 4-8 record last season. Rice had their best winning record since 2014. USC had a tumultuous season after Clay Helton was fired and Lincoln Riley left Oklahoma for Southern California.

Riley amassed a 55-10 record in Norman, losing exactly two games each and every season from 2017 to 2021. Riley overhauled the roster after last year's embarrassment. Rice averaged just 21.5 points per game last season. The Owls have played some tough non-conference games over the last three years. They have only twice lost by five touchdowns.  Rice vs USC Odds, Picks & Predictions.

Wiley Green takes over an offense coordinated by former Raider Marques Tuiasosopo. Caleb Williams is a star quarterback who averaged 9.1 yards per attempt as a true freshman last year. Jordan Addison caught 100 passes for 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns at Pitt a year ago. Luke McCaffrey moves to wide receiver. Brad Rozner caught 55 passes last season. Cedric Patterson III was second on the team in receiving a season ago, averaging 15.3 yards a reception.

Rice lost to Arkansas, Houston and Texas last year. They lost 21-13 to Baylor in 2019. This year's team is very talented and has a good offensive line. The team has to cover the large spread. USC defense struggled last season.

Rice vs. USC is a college football game. If parlayed, you could win $24.87 on a $10 bet.