The UCLA Bruins (4-6) take on the USC Trojans (7-4) in a Pac-12 showdown Saturday of Week 13. Below, we analyze the UCLA-USC odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice for this matchup.
UCLA vs. USC: Three things you need to know
1. UCLA has been awful on the road over the last few seasons, winning just three of its last 20 road contests.
2. USC has been a fantastic home team over the last few years, going 17-3 in its last 20 games at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
3. The Under has hit in 10 of the last 13 meetings between UCLA and USC.
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UCLA vs. USC: Odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Prediction
USC 35, UCLA 21
Moneyline (ML)
USC (-566) opens this game as a monster favorite over its cross-town rival of UCLA (+395). Given how well the Trojans have played at the Coliseum over the last few years, that’s not too surprising. Look for USC to win this Pac-12 matchup on Saturday afternoon.
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Against the Spread (ATS)
USC (-13.5, -120) is a two-touchdown favorite over UCLA. The Bruins have one of the worst defenses in college football, allowing nearly 34 points per game. While USC’s offense is still a work in progress, look for the Trojans to have no problem putting up points and covering the spread.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Pac-12 matchup is set at 65.5. While USC should have no problem scoring a ton of points in this contest, the Trojans would likely need to score in the 40s for the Over to hit. That seems somewhat unlikely given the youth on offense. Take the UNDER (-110) in this contest.
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