Play - USC (Game 246)
 
> Edges for the Trojans:
• Head coach Riley is 5-1 ATS as a dog of more than 3 points, including 3-0 ATS versus an opponent with at least one loss on the season
• Riley is 4-0 ATS as a dog in games in which the foe owns a better win percentage, provided the foe owns at least one loss on the season

> Edges against the Cardinals:
• The favorite in the Holiday Bowl is 1-8 ATS
• 1-3 SUATS as a favorite of 8 or fewer points versus non-conference foes

> Conclusion:
• Our Well Oiled Machine clinches it, noting that pre-New Year’s Day bowl dogs of 6 or more points with a winning record coming off a season-ending loss as a favorite are 10-0 ATS when facing a foe that won 8 or fewer games the previous season. With the Trojans favored in 24 of its last 26 bowl games and now a healthy dog, we recommend a 3* play on USC. We wish you the best of luck and thank you for your continuing support.
 
**Selection ratings:
1* free play,
2* quality opinion play,
3* top quality selection,
4* top quality strong selection,
5* top quality exceptional selection,
10* top quality highest rated selection.
Note: Most top selections appear on Marc’s Preferred Picks Executive LTS Service.