The No. 5 Washington Huskies (8-0) are set to take on the No. 22 USC Trojans (7-2) in a highly anticipated Pac-12 showdown. With Washington maintaining a perfect record and USC looking to bounce back from recent losses, this game is set to be a thrilling encounter.
Washington Huskies vs. USC Trojans Odds Info
Moneyline: Washington Huskies -150 (Bet365) / USC Trojans +130 (Bet365)
Spread: +3 | Washington Huskies -110 (BetRivers) / USC Trojans -113 (BetRivers)
Total: 76.5 | -110 (Bet365) / -108 (BetRivers)
Game Info
Date: Saturday, Nov. 04
Time: 07:30 PM
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum – Los Angeles, CA
TV: ABC
Washington Huskies Betting Trends
- On the road, Washington Huskies are 3 and 0 this season.
- Against the spread this season, Washington Huskies are 3 and 4.
- Against the spread on the road, Washington Huskies are 1 and 2.
USC Trojans Betting Trends
- At home, USC Trojans are 4 and 1 this season.
- Against the spread this season, USC Trojans are 2 and 7.
- Against the spread at home, USC Trojans are 2 and 3.
Washington Huskies vs. USC Trojans Predictions
The Huskies are coming into this game on the back of a 5-game winning streak, having recently secured a 42-33 victory over the Stanford Cardinal. Their quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., has been a standout performer, completing 21 of 37 passes for 369 yards, 4 TDs, and 1 INT in their last game. This was his 5th game this season with 4 or more passing TDs, solidifying his position as the Heisman favorite.
On the other hand, the Trojans managed to pull off a 50-49 win over the California Golden Bears in their last game, despite being down 43-29 with under 12 minutes left. Their defense, however, has been a cause for concern, having allowed opposing offenses to score 40-plus points in 4 of the last 5 games. The Trojans will need to step up their defensive game if they are to stand a chance against the Huskies’ potent offense.
The key to this game could be Washington’s ability to get crucial stops. The Huskies average 501.3 total yards of offense per game compared to the Trojans’ 482.2, while also allowing fewer opponent yards per game. This game is expected to be a close one, but with Washington’s superior offensive and defensive capabilities, they could edge out a win by a slightly bigger margin than 3 points.
Washington Huskies vs. USC Trojans Pick
The Washington Huskies have been in excellent form this season, maintaining a perfect record and coming into this game on a 5-game winning streak. Their offense, led by Heisman favorite Michael Penix Jr., has been particularly impressive, averaging 501.3 total yards of offense per game. This is significantly higher than the Trojans’ 482.2 yards per game. Furthermore, the Huskies’ defense has been more effective, allowing fewer opponent yards per game. Given these stats and recent trends, the Huskies are the right pick to make for this game.
On the other hand, the USC Trojans have been struggling defensively, allowing opposing offenses to score 40-plus points in 4 of their last 5 games. Their recent narrow win over the California Golden Bears, despite being down 43-29 with under 12 minutes left, further highlights their defensive issues. While the Trojans have a potent offense, their defensive struggles could be their downfall in this game. Therefore, considering all these factors, the pick is Washington Huskies against the Spread.
The Pick: Washington Huskies -3 (BetRivers)
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