The Washington State Cougars (4-1, 1-1 Pac-12) take on the USC Trojans (5-0, 3-0) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Washington State vs. USC odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Washington State QB Cameron Ward finished with 343 yards passing, 3 TDs and 2 INTs in a 28-9 win vs. the California Golden Bears last Saturday. WR Renard Bell led the Cougars with 8 receptions for 115 yards and 1 TD as Washington State covered the 4-point spread as a favorite.
Washington State is 4-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 games.
USC failed to cover the spread as a 24.5-point favorite vs. the Arizona State Sun Devils last Saturday. QB Caleb Williams threw for 348 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT and rushed for another score as USC improved to 5-0 for the first time in a full season since 2006.
The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 head-to-head meetings.
USC is ranked No. 6 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
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Washington State at USC odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Washington State +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | USC -540 (bet $540 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Washington State +13.5 (-108) | USC -13.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 65.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Washington State at USC picks and predictions
Prediction
USC 41, Washington State 17
Moneyline
PASS.
The USC (-540) moneyline should hit, but it is way too expensive. There are better opportunities in other markets.
Against the spread
BET USC -13.5 (-112).
USC’s 22nd-ranked passing offense (296.6 yards per game) should create huge problems for Washington’s 116th-ranked passing defense (allowing 275.4 yards per game).
While USC has failed to cover the spread in its last 2 wins, the team doesn’t seem content with barely winning games. Expect USC to be extra focused and to pull off a blowout win vs. a slightly overrated Washington State team.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 65.5 (-107).
The number is too high in this game. The Under is 2-1 in USC’s last 2 games and its defense is good enough to limit Washington State’s offense and keep this game under the total.
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