USC vs. Oregon Free Pick
EUGENE, OR (The Spread) – USC has an opportunity to ruin Oregon’s national title hopes with a victory tonight in Eugene at 8:00PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Oregon as a 14.5-point favorite over USC, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 67 for tonight’s game. The Trojans enter this contest with an 8-2 record and a 3-1 road record, while the Ducks are 9-1 overall and a perfect 5-0 at home.
Line Movement: The Ducks opened as high as –16.5 at some offshore books but the line is consistently down to 14.5 both online and in Vegas. Depending on what book you use, the over/under is sitting at either 67 or 67.5 after opening at 67.
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Public Betting: Of the 5,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 45% of college football public bettors currently favor Oregon. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the Ducks. It’s just too risky to bet against Oregon in Eugene, especially considering how the Ducks are back in national title picture after knocking off Stanford last week. According to latest college football trends, the favorite is 6-1 in the last seven meetings between these two teams while the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Oregon throttled USC in Southern Cal last year, 53-32 as a 6-point favorite. Matt Barkley and Co. might be able to keep things close at the start but the Ducks should eventually pull away.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 12 FREE PICK: OREGON DUCKS –14.5
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