The No. 9 USC Trojans (5-0) and the Arizona Wildcats (3-2) will meet in a matchup of Pac-12 teams on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Wildcats will need to play a near perfect game to pull off an upset, Vegas has them as 21-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 70 in the outing.
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USC vs. Arizona Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | -21 | -110 | -110 | 70 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona (+21) | Under (70) | USC 40 Arizona 23 |
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
| USC | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 53.6 (1) | 27.6 (73) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.2 (67) | 19.0 (38) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 2 (3) | 9 (100) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (56) | 4 (116) |
USC vs. Arizona Betting Insights
USC Stats and Trends
- USC has covered twice in five chances against the spread this season.
- The Trojans have covered the spread twice this season (2-3 ATS) when playing as at least 21-point favorites.
- USC games have hit the over four out of five times this season.
- In four of five games this season, the Trojans and their opponents have gone over 70 points.
- The average point total in Southern Cal’s games this season is 67.3, 2.7 points fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
USC has an edge against Arizona in the last three matchups between these two teams, collecting a 3-0 record in those games. The Wildcats have a 3-0 record against the spread in those games against the Trojans, with the two squads going over the point total on two occasions. USC has had the scoring advantage in those three matchups, scoring 120 points while Arizona scored 101.
Arizona Stats and Trends
- Arizona has won four games against the spread this season, failing to cover once.
- So far this year, no Arizona game has gone over the point total.
- The Cats have yet to play a game this season that ended with more than 70 combined points scored.
- UofA’s games this season have had an average of 60.6 points, 9.4 fewer points than this game’s point total.
USC Players to Watch
- This year, Caleb Williams has racked up 1,603 passing yards (320.6 yards per game) while going 105-for-142 (73.9% completion percentage) and throwing 21 touchdowns and one interception. He has tacked on 83 rushing yards on 26 carries with three touchdowns, averaging 16.6 yards per game.
- Marshawn Lloyd has rushed for a team-leading 433 yards on 52 attempts (86.6 yards per game) while scoring three touchdowns. He also averages 15.8 receiving yards per game, grabbing five passes for 79 yards.
- So far this year Austin Jones has rushed for 148 yards on 20 carries (29.6 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Tahj Washington has racked up 18 receptions for 395 yards, best on his team, and five touchdowns. He averages 79.0 receiving yards per game.
- Brenden Rice’s stat line this year shows 17 catches for 338 yards and seven touchdowns. He puts up 67.6 receiving yards per game.
- Duce Robinson has 186 receiving yards on eight receptions, with one touchdown, averaging 62.0 yards per game.
Arizona Players to Watch
- Jayden De Laura leads his team with 1,069 passing yards (267.3 per game) and has a 69.6% completion percentage (87-of-125), throwing nine touchdown passes and five interceptions. He also has 131 rushing yards on 20 carries (with three touchdowns), averaging 32.8 yards per game.
- Jonah Coleman has racked up a team-high 220 rushing yards (44.0 yards per game). He has added 13 catches for 161 yards (32.2 receiving yards per game) with one receiving touchdown.
- So far this year Michael Wiley has rushed for 176 yards on 40 carries (44.0 ypg), with one rushing touchdown. Wiley also makes an impact in the passing game, catching 15 passes for 132 yards (33.0 ypg).
- This season Tetairoa McMillan has 27 catches and leads the team with 386 yards (77.2 per game) while scoring five touchdowns.
- Jacob Cowing has contributed with 292 yards on 35 catches and four touchdowns. He averages 58.4 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Tanner McLachlan has caught 16 passes for 214 yards and one touchdown, averaging 53.5 receiving yards per game.
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