USC vs. TCU Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions | Alamo Bowl TD Picks

My best USC vs. TCU anytime touchdown scorer predictions for the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio focus on Tanook Hines, Jaden Richardson, and Trent Battle. No. 16 USC is a 6-point betting favorite ahead of tonight's kickoff at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN).

Opt-outs are going to have a massive impact on this game, as TCU’s starting quarterback, Josh Hoover, won’t be taking the field, and neither will USC’s three leading receivers. Below, I highlight how these absences will lead to more opportunities and impact my college bowl game predictions.

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Tanook Hines, WR, USC (-105) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Due to opt-outs and players entering the transfer portal, Hines is the only one of the five receivers who caught at least 20 passes that will take the field for the Trojans tonight. Though he’s only caught two touchdowns, Jayden Maiava is starting at quarterback, and he threw 23 this season, most of which were to players who aren’t playing tonight. 

TCU has allowed 24 passing touchdowns this season, which is the third-most in the Big 12. 

The bet365 price of -105 implies a 51.22% chance that Hines scores in this game. And I'm not the only one who likes him to find the end zone: our Rob Paul features in in his USC vs. TCU predictions.

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Jaden Richardson, WR, USC (+225) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Richardson hasn’t caught more than two passes in a game this season, but I love him tonight. Due to opt-outs, Richardson has the second-most receiving yards and third-most receptions of any active USC player.

Though Richardson didn’t score this season, with Maiava throwing at least two touchdowns in nine games, he has a great chance to find the end zone in a great matchup.

The bet365 price of +225 is the best across our best sports betting sites. Our Rob Paul likes another freshman to score in his USC vs. TCU player props.

Trent Battle, RB, TCU (+165) ⭐⭐⭐

Though Battle has more than 10 carries in only one game this season, he still leads TCU with six rushing touchdowns. He has scored in three of his last five games.

USC has only allowed 12 rushing touchdowns compared to 21 passing. However, with Ken Seals starting at quarterback for TCU, I don’t trust the passing attack. Though starting running back Jeremy Payne will get more carries than Battle, Kevorian Barnes isn’t playing, giving Battle one less player to split carries with.

The DraftKings price implies a 37.74% chance that Battle scores, as the best across our best sports betting apps.

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📺 How to watch USC vs. TCU: Alamo Bowl

• Date: Tuesday, Dec. 30
• Kickoff: 9 p.m. ET
• Location: Alamodome (San Antonio)
• TV: ESPN