USC Trojans at UCLA Bruins Betting Preview
19 November 2022
The Pac-12 Conference football race continues to be tight as ever, but there is a big game on Saturday night that will impact that race. The UCLA Bruins host the USC Trojans, and the winning team will stay in the hunt until the final weekend of the season.
USC comes into this game with an overall record of 9-1, and they are ranked at number 7 in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings. The Trojans have bounced back to win three straight games after suffering a one-point loss to Utah.
UCLA is trying to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Arizona last weekend, and they are now 8-2 on the year. The Bruins have still had a great season, and they have shown the ability to beat anyone this season.
The USC Trojans are slim 1.5-point betting favorites over the UCLA Bruins in this huge Pac-12 showdown on Saturday night.
Williams Leading Trojans Charge
USC quarterback Caleb Williams has put up some huge numbers for the USC Trojans this season, and he is in the Heisman Trophy conversation. Williams has thrown for 31 touchdowns this season while also throwing just two interceptions.
The Trojans are going to have to find a way to run the football better in this game in order to give the defense a break and give Williams a chance to dominate. USC is giving up 25 points per game this season, and they have struggled on defense in their losses.
This team is loaded with talent, but they have to play a smart brand of football to win this game.
UCLA Wants to Run
The UCLA Bruins have been able to run the football well all season long, and that is going to be a huge key in this game. UCLA is averaging 240 rushing yards per game this season, and they have plenty of talent.
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson has thrown for 20 touchdowns this season, and he can also make plays with his legs. Running back Zach Charbonnet has rushed for over 1,100 yards this season, and he will be a big key in this one.
UCLA has some serious concerns on defense, but the rushing attack will have to take over in this one.
Bruins Beat the Trojans in Upset
This game has the potential to be a high-scoring affair, as both teams are loaded with future NFL stars on offense. UCLA wants to find a way to slow this game with their defense, though, as they don't have the weapons to hang with USC.
USC comes into this game with a ton of momentum, but they just rely on that defense too much to win this game on the road. UCLA will come into this game focused on both sides of the ball, and they will make the big plays to pick up this win.
Take the UCLA Bruins moneyline in this game, as they will use the home-field advantage to pull off this upset over the USC Trojans.
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