Boston College vs. USC Emerald Bowl Odds

Boston College vs. USC Emerald Bowl odds opened at Trojans -9.  Some of the "wise guy" books held the line at -9.  Some of the recreational online sportsbooks like Sports Interaction were listing the line at -9 as well (+9 for Boston College backers).  The majority offered a line of -7.  Around 65 percent of the backing was going towards USC in this game.

A quick glance at some Boston College vs. USC odds trends to consider before betting on the Emerald Bowl we find the following:

Boston College is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 bowl games as an underdog.

The Eagles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.

The Eagles are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Boston is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in December.

The Trojans are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 bowl games.

The Trojans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Bowl games as a favorite.

The Trojans are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.

USC is 24-8 ATS in their last 32 non-conference games.

The Trojans are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games following a S.U. loss.

The Trojans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.

USC is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com