The USC Trojans will do battle with the visiting Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, looking to bolster their record and fatten the pocketbooks of betting fans who back them.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The USC Trojans were sitting as -8-point favorites earlier in the week at Sportsbook. The total was to be set a bit later in the week for over under betting purposes.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 37-31 victory for the Sun Devils. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs USC Trojans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Arizona State Sun Devils will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Saturday, as they are 3-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the USC Trojans are 1-3 ATS. Arizona State is 3-1 against the over under total, while USC is 2-2 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and USC vs Arizona State injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 69-rated USC Trojans and the No. 67-rated Arizona State Sun Devils in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the USC Trojans No. 106-ranked offense (22 PPG) against a Arizona State Sun Devils defense that ranks No. 104 at 34.25 PPG. The USC Trojans passing attack has averaged 215.75 yards per game, less than the Arizona State Sun Devils give up through the air (404 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Arizona State Sun Devils own the league's No. 18-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 93 yards per game when on the road. USC, on the other hand, rates No. 79 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Sun Devils grabbed a Week 4 victory over the Golden Bears in their last game, winning 51-41 at Sun Devil Stadium.
Justin Davis tore up the turf for 126 rushing yards in the latest Trojans game, a 31-27 loss to the Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Arizona State home to UCLA, Saturday, October 8th
USC home to Colorado, Saturday, October 8th