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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Channel: Pac-12 Network
- City: Berkeley, California
- Venue: California Memorial Stadium
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC | -7.5 (-136) | O 64.5 (-149) | -370 |
| Cal | +7.5 (+112) | U 64.5 (+117) | +281 |
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The No. 24 USC Trojans (6-2) are solid favorites — expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5) — versus the California Golden Bears (3-4) in a battle of two conference rivals. An over/under of 64.5 points has been established for the matchup.
The Trojans head into this matchup after a 34-32 loss to the Utah Utes in their most recent game. The Golden Bears are coming off of a 34-14 loss to the Utah Utes.
We’ve collected all the details you need for this game below—from betting trends to key stats and more.
USC vs. Cal Key Stats
- USC has put an average of 45.4 points per game on the board this season, 14.3 more than the 31.1 Cal has surrendered.
- When it exceeds what Cal gives up this season (31.1 points per game), USC is 6-1 and 2-4 against the spread.
- When the Bears defense allows fewer than 45.4 points, Cal has put together a 3-2 overall record and a 1-2 record against the spread.
- Cal scores just 0.6 fewer points per game (29.9) than USC surrenders (30.5).
- When Cal puts up more than 30.5 points, it is 0-2 against the spread and 2-2 overall.
- When USC allows opponents to score less than 29.9 points, it is 2-1 against the spread and 4-0 overall.
Below are a few more important stats from this season:
| USC | Cal | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 480.4 (3) | 406.0 (67) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 407.6 (120) | 392.1 (77) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 157.1 (65) | 195.4 (20) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 323.3 (9) | 210.6 (91) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 10 (65) | 12 (91) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 9 (78) | 14 (12) |
USC vs. Cal Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Together, the two teams combine for 75.3 points per game, 10.8 points more than the over/under of 64.5 for this contest.
- The 61.6 points per game these two teams allow their opponents to score on average this season are 2.9 fewer than the 64.5 total in this contest.
- USC has a record of 2-5-0 against the spread this season.
- Cal has covered just once in five matchups with a spread this season.
- USC has covered the spread twice when favored by 7.5 points or more this season (in five opportunities).
- Cal has not covered the spread this season (0-3 ATS) when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs.
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s take a peek at how both teams have matched up against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 2-5-0 | 6-1-0 | 5-1 | 0-1 |
| Cal | 1-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 1-0 | 0-4 |
USC Statistical Leaders
- Caleb Williams has thrown for 2,277 yards while completing 69.7% of his passes (166-for-238), with 23 touchdowns and four interceptions (284.6 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball 61 times for 143 yards and seven touchdowns.
- MarShawn Lloyd has churned out a team-leading 651 rushing yards (81.4 per game) plus six touchdowns.
- So far this year Austin Jones has rushed for 221 yards (27.6 per game), with four touchdowns.
- Tahj Washington has racked up 30 receptions for 609 yards, best on his team, and five touchdowns. He has been targeted 40 times, and averages 76.1 receiving yards per game.
- Brenden Rice has been targeted 40 times and contributed with 486 yards (on 28 catches) plus eight touchdowns.
- Mario Williams is averaging 32.4 yards per game, with 24 catches for 259 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Jamil Muhammad leads the team with 6.0 sacks and has added 7.0 TFL and 18 tackles.
- This season Jaylin Smith has totaled 39 tackles and 4.0 TFL, leading his team in tackles.
- This season Calen Bullock leads the team with two interceptions and has added 31 tackles and two passes defended.
Cal Statistical Leaders
- Ben Finley has thrown for 565 yards while completing 58.1% of his passes, with three touchdowns and four interceptions (80.7 yards per game).
- Jaydn Ott has taken 104 attempts for a team-leading 602 rushing yards (86.0 per game) while scoring five touchdowns.
- Isaiah Ifanse has 357 yards on 65 carries (51.0 yards per game), with seven rushing touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter has been targeted 56 times and has 31 catches, leading his team with 339 yards (48.4 per game) while hauling in four touchdowns.
- Taj Davis has hauled in 26 catches for 297 yards (42.4 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell has totaled 221 yards on 16 receptions with two touchdowns, averaging 31.6 yards per game.
- This season David Reese leads the team with 1.0 sack and has added 1.0 TFL and eight tackles.
- Over the course of the current campaign, Kaleb Elarms-Orr has collected 45 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception and leads the team in tackles.
- Nohl Williams has a team-high two interceptions and has tacked on 16 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended in seven games this season.
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