California vs. USC Odds
LOS ANGELES, CA (The Spread) – Two Pac-12 foes collide tonight on ESPN as USC hosts California at 9PM ET.
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USC is 6-3 on the season and 5-2 in the Pac-12 while California is 5-4 overall and 3-4 in conference play. The Bears are 3-1 on the road and 6-3 against the spread while USC is 3-1 at home and 6-3 against the spread. USC has won its last 10 meetings with California.
Trends show that USC has covered the spread in five straight against Cal. These two have hit the under in 8 of their last 10 meetings and in 4 of their last 5 meetings at USC.
According to oddsmakers from BetDSI, USC is the favorite at home, as the Trojans are getting odds of -14.5 points against California. The over/under total for the game has been set at 72 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had USC as just a 14-point favorite. The spread then bumped up at 14.5 points. The over/under total hasn’t changed since opening at 72 points.
USC is coming off a 44-17 win at Washington State two weeks ago. The Trojans have won three of their last four games. USC now averages 34.9 points per game on offense while allowing 22.6 points per contest on defense. The team is being led by running back Javorius Allen, who has rushed for 1,124 yards and eight touchdowns. Quarterback Cody Kessler has thrown for 2,548 yards and 25 touchdowns this season, with only two interceptions. Receiver Nelson Agholor has added 66 receptions for 863 yards and eight touchdowns.
California is coming off a 45-31 win at Oregon State two weeks ago. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Bears. They come into this game allowing 39.9 points per game on defense, but their offense has been quite potent. Cal is ninth nationally in scoring at 41.9 points per game and fourth nationally in passing at 361 yards per game through the air. Jared Goff has thrown for 3,119 yards and 27 touchdowns to lead the offense while Daniel Lasco has rushed for 796 yards and 10 touchdowns.
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In terms of Injuries, USC guard Jordan Simmons (knee) and receiver Ajene Haris (hamstring) are both questionable for the game. Cal linebacker Jake Kearney (shoulder) and defensive back Avery Sebastian (quad) are also questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing Cal, as the Golden Bears are getting 51% of the wagers with odds of +14.5 points at USC on Thursday night.
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