USC Trojans (4-0) at Washington State Cougars (4-0) NCAAF Odds & Preview
When: Friday, September 29, 2017, 10:30 PM ET Where: Martin Stadium TV: ESPN Radio: 690 AM (USC) / 100.7 FM (Washington State) Live Stream: PAC-12 Networks NCAAF Odds: Washington State Cougars +5.5 Total: 65Florida State at Wake Forest College Football Betting Pick, Odds & Preview
Recent Head to Head (Last 10 Games)
- Record: USC leads 9-1
- Score: USC 41.20 / Washington State 12.60
- Rush Yards: USC 213.10 / Washington State 63.70
- Pass Attempts: USC 30.10 / Washington State 39.70
- Completion Percentage: USC 67.77 / Washington State 57.68
- Passing Yards: USC 274.5 / Washington State 209.8
- Total Yards: USC 487.6 / Washington State 273.5
- Turnovers: USC 1.70 / Washington State 2.70
Why Bet the USC Trojans Odds at -3.5?
The 5th ranked USC Trojans improved to 4-0 on the season after getting past the California Golden Bears 30-20 in their Week 4 Pac-12 opener, although the game was a lot tighter than the final score indicates. USC was tied with Cal 13-13 at the half but scored 17 fourth-quarter points to pull away late. “You’re very, very happy again when you see a team finishing in the fourth quarter,” Helton said. “That’s kind of been our hallmark.” Heisman Trophy-contending quarterback Sam Darnold and one of the biggest reasons they are favorites at the NCAAF Lines completed 26 of 38 passes for 223 yards with two touchdowns and one interception to lead the Trojans to victory while running back Stephen Carr rushed 20 times for 82 yards and one score. The Trojans have outscored their opponents this season 72-38 after three-quarters. Darnold will likely have his hands full against a Cougars defense that is ranked first in the Pac-12 in pass defense, by limiting the opposition to just 142.2 yards per game. Defensively, USC is allowing 24.8 points and 370.3 total yards per game.Team Statistics
Offense
- Average Score For: 37
- Total Yards: 492
- Rush Yards: 185.75
- Passing Yards: 306.25
Defense
- Average Score Against: 24.75
- Total Yards: 370.25
- Rush Yards: 153.50
- Passing Yards: 216.75
Why Bet the Washington State Cougars Odds at +3.5?
The 16th-ranked Cougars improved to 4-0 on the season after spanking the Nevada Wolfpack 45-7 this past Saturday as senior quarterback Luke Falk completed 36 of 47 pass attempts for 478 yards and five touchdowns. Through four games, Falk has completed 67.1 percent of his passes for 344.1 yards a game with 14 touchdowns and only one interception, while helping the Cougars rank 12th nationally in scoring. While USC has made a habit of coming up big late in games, Washington State has been getting out of the gate on fire by outscoring their opponents 87-19 in the first half. Washington State led Nevada 35-0 at the half before hitting cruise control over the final two quarters. “I guess you guys feel some of the starts have been faster than I do,” head coach Mike Leach said at his Monday press conference when asked about the reasons for the quick starts. “The short answer is that all sides of the ball played well together. … We’ve emphasized it. But it’s something that easier said than done.” For the season, Falk has completed an incendiary 76.9 percent of his passes with 14 touchdowns and just one interception. Defensively, Washington State is holding their opponents to an average of 18.5 points per game and has forced 10 turnovers so far in the season while committing six turnovers.Team Statistics
Offense
- Average Score For: 43.75
- Total Yards: 504.25
- Rush Yards: 71.75
- Passing Yards: 432.5
Defense
- Average Score Against: 18.5
- Total Yards: 262.25
- Rush Yards: 120
- Passing Yards: 142.25
Latest College Football Betting Trends
- Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
- Trojans are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern California’s last 6 games
- Cougars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games
- Cougars are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington State’s last 6 games