USC vs. California Odds
BERKLEY, CA (The Spread) – USC and California look to get a big win in Pac 12 play on Thursday night when the two meet at 9PM ET on ESPN.
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USC is 4-1 on the season and 2-3 against the spread. Cal is 3-2 on the season and 2-3 against the spread. Both teams have hit the over in 3-of-5 games on the season. USC has won its last seven meetings with the Bears.
Trends show that USC is 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 games against Cal while the road team has covered in 11 of the last 15 games in this series. These two have also combined to hit the under in 6 of their last 7 games.
Oddsmakers have made USC a road favorite in this game, giving the Trojans odds of -3 points at Cal on Saturday. The over/under odds have been set at 58.5 points. (View Matchup)
USC is coming off a 48-41 win over Arizona a few weeks back. The Trojans have played a competitive schedule to this point and are averaging 30 points per game on offense while allowing 26.4 points per game on defense. The Trojans have been led all season by quarterback Matt Barkley, who has thrown for 1,587 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Cal is coming off a 43-15 loss to Oregon last week, which was their second-straight loss. The Bears have had a strong offense, averaging 34.6 points per game, but they are also allowing 28 points per game this season. Quarterback Zach Maynard has thrown for 1,291 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season to lead the team.
In terms of Injuries, USC receiver Kyle Prater is questionable with a foot injury while tackle Martin Coleman is questionable with a shoulder injury. Cal tight end Spencer Ladner is doubtful with a knee injury while defensive back Marc Anthony is doubtful with a shoulder injury.
Currently over 34,300 Public Bets have been placed on this game and USC is getting 73% of the wagers with odds of -3 points against California on Thursday night.
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