The Nevada Wolf Pack (0-0) will look to upset the No. 6 USC Trojans (1-0) on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Trojans are heavy favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 38 points. The over/under in this contest is 63.5 points.
USC vs. Nevada Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | -38 | -110 | -110 | 63.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada (+38) | Under (63.5) | USC 47 Nevada 11 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| USC | Nevada | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 41.4 (4) | 18.8 (120) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.2 (112) | 30.9 (90) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (1) | 17 (62) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 26 (6) | 18 (47) |
USC vs. Nevada Betting Insights (2022)
USC Stats and Trends
- USC has not won against the spread this season in one games with a spread.
- So far this season, one USC game has gone over the point total.
- Southern Cal’s matchups this year have an average total of 66.5, 3.0 more points than this game’s over/under.
Nevada Stats and Trends (2022)
- Nevada compiled a 4-8-0 record against the spread last year.
- In Nevada games last year, combined scoring went over the point total five times.
- The Wolf Pack and their opponents scored more than 63.5 combined points just twice last season.
- Nevada had a 47.8-point average over/under in its matchups last year, 15.7 fewer points than this game’s point total.
USC Players to Watch
- Caleb Williams has compiled 278 passing yards (278 per game) while completing 18 of 25 passes (72%), with four touchdowns and zero interceptions.
- Austin Jones has rushed for a team-high 54 yards (54 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Marshawn Lloyd has run for 42 yards (42 YPG).
- Tahj Washington has been targeted zero times and has two catches, leading his team with 85 yards (85 ypg) while hauling in one touchdown.
- Zachariah Branch has contributed with four catches for 58 yards and one touchdown. He has been targeted zero times and averages 58 receiving yards per game.
- Duce Robinson is averaging 44 yards per game, with three catches for 44 yards.
- This season Jaylin Smith has team-high numbers in both sacks and tackles, collecting zero sacks, eight tackles.
Nevada Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last year Nate Cox recorded 1,464 passing yards (133.1 per game) while going 133-for-251 (53%) and throwing for five touchdowns with five interceptions. He also had 272 rushing yards on 72 carries plus three rushing TDs.
- Toa Taua ran for a team-best 911 yards on 217 attempts and 11 touchdowns a season ago. He also averaged 24.6 receiving yards per game, grabbing 41 passes for 295 yards and one TD.
- Last season Brian Casteel grabbed 48 passes for 581 yards (48.4 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Dalevon Campbell also added 467 yards on 39 catches and one touchdown. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 42.5 receiving yards last season.
- Last season Dom Peterson put up four sacks, eight TFL and 30 tackles.
- Bentlee Sanders’ 2022 campaign saw him total 72 tackles, five TFL, and five interceptions.
