Louisville vs. Southern California Prediction, Odds, College Football Picks - Week 18 [2023]

Southern California takes on the favored Louisville in the 2023 Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Wednesday's Louisville vs. Southern California matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Holiday Bowl Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of the 2023 Holiday Bowl 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Football predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives Louisville a 57% chance of defeating Southern California, and our predicted final score has Louisville winning 30-27.

According to our model, Southern California (+4.5) has a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 57.5 points has a 52% chance of going under.

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Holiday Bowl Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Louisville	Southern California
Spread	-4.5 (-110)	+4.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-300	+160
Total	o57.5 (-115)	u57.5 (-105)

• Southern California is the +4.5 underdog versus Louisville, with -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Louisville (-4.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for Southern California at +160. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if it wins.
• On the other hand, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Louisville at -300, where you can risk $300 to win $100 for a total payout of $400 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 57.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best College Football odds and lines.

Louisville vs. Southern California Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Southern California +4.5	-110 🔥
Moneyline	Southern California	+160 🔥
Total	Under 57.5	-105

If you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best bets of the day across all major pro and college sports.

While Louisville is more likely to win the game, taking Southern California moneyline is the best option due to the 5.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Dimers' College Football best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every week of the season.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Louisville vs. Southern California on Wednesday December 27, 2023.

Louisville vs. Southern California Game Information

Wednesday's matchup between Southern California and Louisville in College Football at Petco Park is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Louisville vs. Southern California
• Date: Wednesday December 27, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Petco Park

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Conclusion

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