
USC vs. Missouri State Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 30, 2025
The Missouri State Bears (0-0) are heavy 36.5-point underdogs on Saturday, August 30, 2025 against the USC Trojans (0-0). The over/under is 59.5 for this matchup.
The Trojans finished 7-6 last season and won the Las Vegas Bowl. They scored 30.2 points per game (51st in college football) and allowed 24.1 (56th). Last year, the Bears fell short of a bowl appearance after finishing 8-4 in the regular season. On offense they averaged 34.8 points per game (13th in college football), and they allowed 30.2 per game (91st in college football) on defense.
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USC vs. Missouri State Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California
- TV: BTN
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | -36.5 (-111) | -16667 | +2625 | 59.5 | -111 | -109 |
USC vs. Missouri State Prediction
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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USC vs. Missouri State Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Trojans 48, Bears 12.
- The Trojans have a 99.4% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Bears have a 3.7% implied probability.
- USC compiled an 8-5-0 record against the spread last season.
- Missouri State put together a 5-6-0 ATS record last year.
USC vs. Missouri State: 2024 Stats Comparison
| USC | Missouri State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.2 (50) | 34.8 (17) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.1 (58) | 30.2 (95) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 21 (98) | 2 (43) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 18 (59) | 1 (50) |
USC 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jo'Quavious Marks | RB | 1,133 YDS / 9 TD / 94.4 YPG / 5.7 YPC 47 REC / 321 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 29.2 REC YPG |
| Miller Moss | QB | 2,555 YDS (64.4%) / 18 TD / 9 INT -18 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / -2.0 RUSH YPG |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 43 REC / 525 YDS / 12 TD / 43.8 YPG |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 1,201 YDS (60.1%) / 11 TD / 5 INT 45 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 4.5 RUSH YPG |
| Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | LB | 90 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK / 2 INT |
| Kamari Ramsey | DB | 50 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT |
| Mason Cobb | LB | 62 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Jaylin Smith | DB | 49 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
Missouri State 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Clark | QB | 3,604 YDS (69.1%) / 26 TD / 6 INT 8 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 0.7 RUSH YPG |
| Jacardia Wright | RB | 824 YDS / 14 TD / 68.7 YPG / 4.5 YPC 35 REC / 403 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 36.6 REC YPG |
| Jayden Becks | RB | 460 YDS / 7 TD / 38.3 YPG / 6.8 YPC 20 REC / 235 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 23.5 REC YPG |
| Jmariyae Robinson | WR | 38 REC / 585 YDS / 4 TD / 48.8 YPG |
| Darion Smith | DL | 3 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 7.0 SACK |
| Lemondre Joe | DB | 10 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 3 INT / 0 PD |
| Kanye Young | LB | 5 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT |
| Jalen Williams | DL | 2 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 5.5 SACK |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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