| 2009 College Football Odds: UCLA vs. USC Week 13 2009 |
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No. 24 USC looks to remain in the top 25 rankings on Saturday when the Trojans host UCLA for a 10PM ET kickoff from L.A. Memorial Coliseum. Bet UCLA at USC UCLA is 6-5 on the year and 6-5 against the spread. The Bruins have won three straight and covered in three of their last four. This game may come down to motivation. The Trojans have seemingly nothing to play for anymore after losing three games in conference, while the Bruins are looking to build on a winning streak to end the season. USC has not been the same offense as in year’s past, posting just 27.5 points and 400 yards per-game. Freshman Matt Barkley has thrown for just 2,035 yards with 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while Joe McKnight is leading the rushing attack with 932 yards. The Bruins have the top scoring defense in the Pac-10, giving up just 20.6 points per-game. UCLA is scoring just 22.6 points per-game, but scored at least 23 points in its last three games. Kevin Prince has thrown for six touchdowns and five interceptions this year in nine games at quarterback, while Johnathan Franklin has 532 yards rushing with five touchdowns. USC is giving up 21.7 points per-game and struggled against power running teams, but feasted on passing teams. UCLA is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992. USC is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season. USC is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season. USC is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as a favorite this season. USC is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season. Head-to-Head Series History UCLA is 2-0 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons USC is 2-0 straight up against UCLA over the last 3 seasons 2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons [T] 11/18/2009 - Nik Abele expected to miss at least 3 weeks. ( Concussion ) [TE] 11/21/2009 - Morrell Presley "?" ( Shoulder ) [OL] 11/21/2009 - Ryan Taylor "?" ( Foot ) [OG] 10/19/2009 - Eddie Williams expected to miss 4 weeks ( Ankle ) [OL] 11/05/2009 - Stan Hasiak out indefinitely ( Personal ) [OL] 09/09/2009 - Micah Kia out for season ( Knee ) USC [WR] 11/14/2009 - Damian Williams "?" ( Ankle ) [TE] 11/14/2009 - Blake Ayles "?" ( Ankle ) [DL] 10/02/2009 - Hebron Fanqupo out for season ( Leg ) [RB] 09/29/2009 - Stafon Johnson out for season ( Throat ) [CB] 09/06/2009 - Shareece Wright out for season ( Academics ) [RB] 10/13/2009 - Marc Tyler out for season ( Toe ) [LB] 11/14/2009 - Jarvis Jones "?" ( Neck ) [DE] 10/02/2009 - Marshall Jones out for season ( Neck ) USC Trojans -13 Under 47.5 (-550) |








