USC has dominated at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, posting a 12-3 SU record on their home field. The Trojans will look to extend that impressive run when they host the Washington Huskies on Thursday night.
Trojans senior quarterback Cody Kessler has been especially impressive at home so far this season, completing 73 percent of his passes for 10 touchdowns and no interceptions. In three games at home this season, USC has averaged a staggering 48.3 points while topping the 50-point threshold twice.
Huskies quarterback Jake Browning is coming off his worst start in his young career against California last week, when he threw two interceptions and no touchdowns.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Southern Cal Trojans were listed as -17-point favorites at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook on the college football lines menu.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 34-20 victory for the Trojans. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Washington Huskies vs Southern Cal Trojans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Cal Trojans sit at 3-1 (3-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Washington Huskies are currently 2-2 (3-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Southern Cal is 2-2 OU, and Washington is 1-3 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Southern Cal vs Washington injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Southern Cal Trojans rated this week at No. 7 and the Washington Huskies sitting at No. 50.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Southern Cal Trojans No. 5-ranked offense (46.75 PPG) against a Washington Huskies defense that ranks No. 17 at 15.75 PPG. The Southern Cal Trojans passing attack has averaged 356 yards per game, more than the Washington Huskies give up through the air (216.5 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Washington Huskies own the league's No. 77-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 185 yards per game when on the road. Southern Cal, on the other hand, rates No. 48 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dwayne Washington ran through the California defense for 109 yards in Washington's last game, but the Huskies still lost a 30-24 decision at Husky Stadium.
Cody Kessler's 375-yard performance through the air was enough last time out, as Southern Cal earned a 42-14 win over Arizona State on Saturday at Sun Devil Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to Oregon, Saturday, October 17th
Southern Cal at Notre Dame, Saturday, October 17th