In a game that features two teams ranked in the Top 15 nationally, the No. 13 Cardinal of Stanford (-4) are set to greet their in-conference rival USC Trojans in Stanford Stadium. FOX owns the TV rights and the game is scheduled to get underway at 8:30 p.m. ET.
USC Trojans at Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
USC is a live dog in this Saturday pairing and is currently getting 4 points. The Trojans are also receiving +155 moneyline odds while the Cardinal are -175. Oddsmakers have set the over/under (O/U) at 54.5 points, and if one school finds paydirt in the early stages, it’ll likely create a worthwhile live betting opportunity.
The line opened at -4 while the total hasn’t moved since it opened at 54.5.
The Trojans have recorded 0.0 units so far in 2018 and are 0-1 against the spread (ATS). The team has recorded an Over-Under mark of 1-0. The Cardinal have gained 1.0 unit this season. The team is 1-0 ATS and has an O/U record of 0-1.
The Trojans are 1-0 straight up (SU) and they haven’t faced any Pac-12 competition yet. The Cardinal are 1-0 SU overall and are also 0-0 SU in conference play.
The Trojans are looking to stay undefeated after a 43-21 win over UNLV last week. The Trojans defense allowed the Rebels to rush for 308 yards on 43 attempts, along with one rushing TD. On the offensive side of the ball, JT Daniels completed 22 passes for 282 yards and one touchdown. Aca’Cedric Ware (100 yards on 10 rush attempts, one TD) and Stephen Carr (54 yards on nine carries) led the ground attack while Amon-Ra St. Brown (seven receptions, 98 yards, one TD) and Tyler Vaughns (four catches, 37 yards) handled the receiving duties in the win.
Stanford just earned a 31-10 win over San Diego State. K.J. Costello completed 21-of-31 passes for 332 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Bryce Love (29 yards on 18 rush attempts) handled the running game while JJ Arcega-Whiteside (six receptions, 226 yards, three TDs) and Trenton Irwin (five catches, 31 yards) led the pass-catching attack in the win..
NCAA Prediction: USC Trojans at Stanford Cardinal
SU Winner – USC, ATS Winner – USC, O/U – Over
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
USC was favored by 25 points in its last game and the O/U was 58.5. The over cashed and USC failed to cover in the 43-21 triumph over UNLV.
Neither team has lost a fumble this year
Stanford was favored by 15 points in its last game and the O/U was set at 48.5. The under cashed and Stanford covered in the team’s 31-10 win over San Diego State.
The Trojans offensive line gave up 30 sacks last season. Their defense created 46 sacks.
Cardinal quarterbacks were sacked 17 times last year. Their defense recorded 32 sacks.
Each team defense has produced five sacks this season.
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