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USC vs. Illinois Anytime and First Touchdown prop bets are available from BetUS.
Betting Preview: USC vs. Illinois
The line on this game came in at Fighting Illini -7 after opening at -6.5.
We get a line of just -1, maybe -1.5, for Illinois, indicating a significant overlay.
Illinois is 90th in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 40.8% of the time. USC ranks 14th on offense, converting on 56.1% of third downs.
Both teams have strong turnover margins. Illinois ranks 10th in the FBS at +5, and USC ranks 19th at +4.
USC is 128th in the FBS averaging 79.8 penalty yards per game, compared to Illinois' 39th-ranked 45 per-game average.
Illinois is 58th in FBS in red zone offense, scoring on 88.9% of trips. USC's red zone defense ranks 2nd at 50%.
Team leaders
Illinois
Passing: Luke Altmyer, 855 yards, 9 TDs, 0 INTs, 70.0 completion percentage
Rushing: Kaden Feagin, 240 yards on 55 carries, 3 TDs
Receiving: Hank Beatty, 302 yards on 21 catches, 1 TD
USC
Passing: Jayden Maiava, 1,223 yards, 9 TDs, 0 INTs, 70.8 completion percentage
Rushing: Waymond Jordan, 443 yards on 57 carries, 3 TDs
Receiving: Makai Lemon, 438 yards on 24 catches, 3 TDs
USC vs. Illinois Touchdown Prop Bets
Waymond Jordan compiled 18 carries for 157 yards and gathered in all two targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 45-31 victory over Michigan State.
He was favored to score at least one touchdown in this game for USC at -190.
Kaden Feagin recorded five carries for 18 yards during Saturday's 63-10 defeat against Indiana and is priced at -185 here.
Makai Lemon is priced at -180 to score a touchdown in this game.
Lemon hauled in all eight targets for 127 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-31 win over Michigan State.
How to Read the Odds: -200 means that a $200 bet pays out $100 with the $200 returned only if the bet is a winner. +200 means that a $100 bet pays out $200.
All odds courtesy of BetUS here
Any Time
First
Waymond Jordan (USC)
-190
+490
Kaden Feagin (ILL)
-185
+550
Makai Lemon (USC)
-160
+550
Eli Sanders (USC)
-130
+700
Hank Beatty (ILL)
+130
+1200
Jayden Maiava (USC)
+130
+1300
Aidan Laughery (ILL)
+140
+1300
Lake McRee (USC)
+190
+1500
Collin Dixon (ILL)
+200
+1700
Luke Altmyer (ILL)
+220
+1700
Tanook Hines (USC)
+240
+1700
Jaden Richardson (USC)
+260
+1900
Hudson Clement (ILL)
+270
+2000
Justin Bowick (ILL)
+310
+2200
Walker Lyons (USC)
+320
+2200
USC Defense
+460
+3500
Tanner Arkin (ILL)
+550
+4000
Illinois Defense
+600
+4000
- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
