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See why Oregon will win while King Miller shines statistically on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Oregon vs USC predictions
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| Pick |  Probability |
|---|---|
 Oregon moneyline |
59% |
| Oregon -2.5 |
55% |
/ Over 61.5 |
51% |
| K. Miller o70.5 rush yds |
50% |
| Z. Williams o19.5 rec yds |
56% |
| D. Moore anytime TD |
30% |
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Who will win Oregon vs USC?
Rob Paul has sized up the Oregon vs. USC rivalry game, and believes Oregon will emerge victorious over USC this Saturday.
Our prediction: Oregon to win — Yes (59%)
"The defensive woes that plagued the Trojans in the previous two meetings against the Ducks are likely to continue again this year. Through four games, the Trojans are 1-3 ATS, due in large part to a defense ranked 90th in EPA per pass, 107th in EPA per rush, and fourth-worst in the Big Ten in havoc rate (13.5%)."
Oregon vs USC spread prediction
Our prediction: Oregon -2.5 — Yes (55%)
Paul's Oregon vs. USC predictions are calling for the Ducks to fly past the Trojans once again.
"Oregon has won six of its last seven matchups against USC, including four straight. Two of those wins came against Lincoln Riley, with his program allowing 78 points across those losses. His defense remains a major issue, and it's the biggest reason I like Oregon at -3.5 or better."
Oregon vs USC total prediction
Market lean: Over 61.5 — Yes (51%)
The Over is 7-3 across the last 10 meetings between the Ducks and Trojans, and Paul is banking on that trend to continue on Saturday.
"Last week, the Trojans allowed 460 yards and 35 points to a Rutgers offense that scored just 21 points against UMass. The Scarlet Knights offense ranks outside the Top 50 by SP+, while Oregon's ranks sixth. However, the Trojans continue to make up for their defense with a top-notch offense. QB Jayden Maiava is Top 10 in QBR (87.5), and USC is top 10 in both net adjusted EPA per play and offensive success rate (66.2%)."
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Oregon vs USC player props
Rushing prop: King Miller Over 70.5 rushing yards — Yes (53%)
Nick Galaida sees King Miller running over the Ducks defense.
"King Miller has been the clear lead running back for USC this season, averaging 5.3 yards per carry on 64 attempts through four games. He's carried the ball at least 15 times in every game for USC this fall, giving him a strong volume floor even in difficult matchups against formidable defenses.
Oregon bottled up Boise State's ground game but showed some vulnerability against Oklahoma State, allowing Caleb Hawkins to run for 110 yards on 23 attempts."
Receiving prop: Zacharyus Williams Over 19.5 receiving yards — Yes (56%)
Galaida also sees Zacharyus Williams' deep-play abilities coming to the fore on Saturday night.
"Zacharyus Williams had just one reception against Louisiana and one against Rutgers, but he still managed 71 receiving yards across those two contests. Williams is a deep threat for the Trojans, with four of his 10 targets in 2026 coming 10+ yards downfield. That gives him an opportunity to clear this number with a single catch, just as he did against Louisiana."
Check out our full Oregon vs. USC props analysis.
Anytime touchdown prop: Dakorien Moore — Yes (30%)
Colby Marchio is going with Dakorien Moore to do damage vs. the Trojans.
"The Moore-to-Moore connection will be immaculate, as one of the biggest deep threats in Oregon's receiving room is Dakorien Moore, who has recorded a 36-yard catch in three straight games this season. His longest came on a 62-yard touchdown against Boise State in Week 1.
Moore has the second-most receptions on the team and the most receiving touchdowns, while also averaging the most yards per catch."
For more touchdown angles, check out our full Oregon vs. USC touchdown picks.
Oregon vs USC live markets explained
Event contracts can be bought and sold as the Oregon vs. USC unfolds, meaning traders aren't necessarily locked into their original pregame position.
The probabilities will move throughout the game as the score, time remaining, possession, and game state change.
How do Oregon vs USC prediction markets work?
ProphetX is a federally regulated U.S. exchange where users trade directly on the outcome of real-world future events. Instead of traditional bets, users trade event contracts based on simple Yes/No questions such as "Will Oregon beat the USC?"
Contract prices reflect the market's estimated probability of an outcome. A contract trading at 23%, for example, indicates that the market is assigning that outcome roughly a 23% chance of occurring. If the prediction is correct, the contract settles at $1; if it is incorrect, it settles at $0.
How do prediction markets differ from sportsbooks?
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