LSU Vs USC Betting: Best Week 1 Player Props for Sunday’s Game

  • Mason Taylor has -115 odds to go over 39.5 receiving yards against the USC Trojans.
  • LSU Tigers running back Kaleb Jackson projects for 57.5 rushing yards on Sunday night.
  • Zachariah Branch’s -152 odds to score a touchdown are the best USC player prop in Week 1.

LAS VEGAS – There are plenty of profitable player props in the expected high-scoring matchup (64.0-point total) between the USC Trojans and LSU Tigers. Mason Taylor’s receiving yards prop is the best college football prop for Sunday night’s game with a 39.5-yard projection.

Mason Taylor Receiving Yards Prop

  • Over 39.5 Receiving Yards -115
  • Under 39.5 Receiving Yards -115

Taylor steps into a bigger role this season for the Tigers with Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. gone to the NFL. He showcased impressive chemistry with quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in their 2023 bowl game against Wisconsin, posting 88 receiving yards on seven receptions.

Taylor’s 39.5 receiving yards prop has -115 odds to go over at Bovada Sportsbook. Louisiana residents can legally enjoy college football prop betting in Louisiana with Bovada being regulated and licensed internationally.

Other Best LSU, USC Player Props For Week 1

LSU running back Kaleb Jackson has been highly-regarded out of camp as he fills in after the Tigers lost three of their top four rushers from last season. Jackson’s best college football player prop for Sunday night is his rushing yards projection at 57.5 yards.

Kaleb Jackson Rushing Yards Prop

  • Over 57.5 Rushing Yards -115
  • Under 57.5 Rushing Yards -115

Jackson only had one game last season with at least 10 carries and he had 62 rushing yards. His 5.3 yards per rush average in 2023 gives bettors confidence he can clear 57.5 rushing yards as the lead back behind a strong LSU offensive line.

For the Trojans, Zachariah Branch is the player to watch in an expected barn burner at Allegiant Stadium. The Preseason All-American kick returner and wide receiver has -152 odds to score a touchdown against the Tigers.

LSU Vs USC Anytime Touchdown Scorer Odds

  • Zachariah Branch -152

The Bishop Gorman graduate hailing from Las Vegas returns home and expects to put his electric speed on display with a touchdown. There are limited options for college football prop betting in California, but Bovada offers player props and touchdown odds for Branch and other USC players.

About Zachary Kelly

Zach graduated with an Editing, Writing, and Media degree from Florida State University. He enjoys writing news stories about trending sporting events and sports betting legalization. His favorite college football props to bet on are team totals and quarterback rushing yards props.