Thursday, October 8, 2015

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

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The Washington Huskies face the USC Trojans on Thursday at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The opening line for this game has USC as 17 point favorites and the over/under was set at 56.

Jake Browning finished his last game with 152 yards through the air for Washington. He completed 17 passes out of 28 attempts for a 61% completion percentage. The Huskies were led in rushing by Dwayne Washington, who finished with 109 yards on 10 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 11 yards per carry. Joshua Perkins was the team leader in receiving with a total of 55 yards and 5 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 11 yards per reception. As a team in that game Washington had 259 total yards on 55 plays. They gained 6 rushing first downs, 9 passing, and 0 by way of penalty for a total of 15 first downs on the game. The Huskies rushed for 107 yards by way of 27 carries.

Cody Kessler finished his last game with 375 yards through the air for USC. He completed 19 passes out of 33 attempts for a 58% completion percentage. The Trojans were led in rushing by Ronald Jones II, who finished with 54 yards on 10 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 5 yards per carry. Adoree' Jackson was the team leader in receiving with a total of 131 yards and 3 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 44 yards per reception. USC had 455 total yards on 66 plays. They gained 5 rushing first downs, 12 passing, and 1 by way of penalty for a total of 18 first downs on the game. The Trojans rushed for 76 yards by way of 32 carries.

Washington is scoring 29.3 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 19 passes on 29.8 attempts for a 63.9 percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 249 yards per game through the air as well. The Huskies are running for an average of 107 yards per game on 30 attempts for an average of 3.6 yards per carry. They are also running 59.8 plays per game and average 6 yards per play for an average of 356 yards per contest. The Huskies manage 17.5 first downs per contest and they average a total of 38.3 penalty yards on 4 penalties.

Washington allows 216.5 passing yards per game and 15.8 points per contest on defense. They give up 19.5 completions on 34.8 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 56.1. The Huskies allow 104.5 rushing yards per game on 40 carries for a 2.6 average per play. Washington gives up 321 total yards per game including 4.3 yards per play. They force 1.8 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 6.5 penalties per game that total 51.5 yards as a unit.

USC averages 46.8 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 24.5 passes per game on 33.8 attempts for a 72.6 percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 357 yards through the air per game thus far. The Trojans run for an average of 175 yards per game on 32.3 attempts for an average of 5.4 yards per carry this season. They also run 66 plays per game and average 8.1 yards per play for an average of 532 yards in each contest. The Trojans are gaining 23.8 first downs per contest and they average 67.5 penalty yards on 6.8 penalties per game.

USC allows an average of 246 passing yards and 17.5 points per contest. They give up 21.5 completions on 37.5 attempts for a completion percentage of 57.3 per game. The Trojans allow 164 rushing yards per contest on 41.5 carries for a 4 average per rush. USC gives up 410 total yards per game including an average of 5.2 per play. They create an average of 2 turnovers per game and 4.3 penalties for 44 yards each game.

Washington Betting Trends

Washington is 1-3-0 against the over/under so far this season

Washington has an ATS record of 3-1-0 this season

USC Betting Trends

USC is 2-2-0 against the over/under so far this season

USC has an ATS record of 3-1-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Washington

10/04/15 FS Budda Baker Ankle "?" Thursday vs. USC
09/15/15 CB Austin Joyner Knee out for season
08/29/15 WR John Ross Knee out for season

USC

10/05/15 WR Darreus Rogers Hamstring injured last game, doubtful Thursday vs. Washington U
10/05/15 OL Khaliel Rodgers Personal "?" Thursday vs. Washington U
10/04/15 DT Antwaun Woods Pectoral "?" Thursday vs. Washington U
10/04/15 WR JuJu Smith Personal probable Thursday vs. Washington U
10/04/15 CB Kevon Seymour Knee "?" Thursday vs. Washington U

Josh's Pick: Take USC

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