Last Updated on November 28, 2009 4:24 pm by drew
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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
USC is 7-3 this year and just 2-8 against the point spread odds. The Trojans have lost two of their last three and failed to cover in five straight. USC has won nine of the last 10 meetings against the Bruins.
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.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made USC 13-point home favorites over UCLA on Saturday night. The over/under total for this game has been established at 47.5.
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.
College Football Week 13 Betting Trends
Top Trends for this game.
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
Week 13 College Football Injury Report
UCLA
[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 )
UCLA at USC Odds
UCLA Bruins +13 Over 47.5 (+375)
USC Trojans -13 Under 47.5 (-550)
Bet UCLA at USC
Posted: 11/28/09 4:24PM ET