The Rice Owls are set to face the UConn Huskies on October 26, 2024, with DraftKings Sportsbook listing the Owls as +6.5 underdogs, while 58% of spread bets favor them. Meanwhile, the USC Trojans will host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on October 25, 2024, both teams struggling with three consecutive losses. Rutgers is particularly hampered by injuries, missing several key players, and is averaging 26.6 points while allowing 22.9 per game. USC, averaging 30.29 points, has also shown defensive weaknesses, needing a strong start to end their losing streak. The AI prediction models are utilized for betting insights on both matchups, indicating trends and team performance analysis. With both games featuring teams in need of a turnaround, the stakes are high for each school.