Ohio State vs. Southern California: College Football Week 9 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Ohio State vs. Southern California: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: College Football Week 9

• Teams: Ohio State vs. Southern California
• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 7:30PM ET
• Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Current betting odds

• Spread: Ohio State (-7, -106), Southern California (+7, -110)
• Moneyline: Ohio State -233, Southern California +228
• Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points (-114/-105)

Dimers’ win probabilities

• Ohio State: 73.4%
• Southern California: 26.6%

These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each college football matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.

Projected final score

Our predicted final score for this college football matchup is Ohio State 29-22 Southern California.

This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

The numbers give the Ohio State a win probability of 73.4%, while the Southern California have a win probability of 26.6%.

Summary

Ohio State faces off against Southern California in college football action at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Our Ohio State vs. Southern California predictions, built on real-time data and matchup-specific modeling, help guide your decisions. Remember to bet responsibly and within your financial limits.

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