Washington Huskies vs USC Trojans Prediction, 11/4/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Huskies vs USC Trojans

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023

Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Trojans (-7)

Total/Over-Under: 77

The USC Trojans (7-2) will try to beat the Washington Huskies (8-0) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, November 4, 2023. USC opens as 7-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 77.

The Washington Huskies step onto the field holding a record of 8-0 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Huskies went up against the Stanford Cardinal and earned the victory with a final of 42-33. Dillon Johnson was the rushing leader for the Huskies with 18 attempts for 84 yards (4.7 yards per carry). Michael Penix Jr. connected on 21/38 with 369 yds passing and 4 TDs. He had a QB rating of 166.3 and finished the contest with 1 interception. Against the rush, the Huskies conceded 132 yards on 35 attempts, which is 3.8 yds per run allowed. Washington relinquished 31 completions on 51 tries for a total of 367 yds, and a completion percentage of 60.8%. Overall, they ran 65 plays which totaled 460 yards. The Washington Huskies ran the rock 27 different times and amassed 91 yards, which had them averaging 3.4 yards per attempt.

The Huskies have earned 4,010 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring, Washington has totaled 25 touchdowns through the air and 15 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the football 12 different times. Washington has recorded 197 1st downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 61 penalties for 645 yards. As a team they average 102.3 yards on the ground which is 119th in the nation. Regarding putting points on the board, the Washington Huskies are averaging 40.4 points per outing.

When talking about yards via the pass, the Huskies are giving up 2,117 yards which has them sitting in 113th in D-1. They have relinquished 264.6 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 58.2%. During the season, they have allowed 400.8 yards per outing putting them at 99th in college football. They have given up 11 touchdowns by air as well as 10 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.1 yards per running attempt and 136.1 rushing yards per contest this year. For the year, they have allowed 1,089 rushing yards through 8 outings. The Huskies sit in 36th in the nation regarding team defense, conceding 20.6 points per game.

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The Trojans come into this matchup with a record of 7-2 this season. In their last game, the Trojans got the victory with a final of 50-49 against the California Golden Bears. Marshawn Lloyd carried the football 17 times for 115 yards, ending the contest with 6.8 yds per attempt for USC. Caleb Williams (2 touchdowns) ended the game with 369 yards on 23/40 through the air while his QB rating was 151.5. He didn't throw any interceptions and his Y/A was 9.2. USC relinquished 42 run attempts for 235 yards (5.6 yds per rush). The Trojans passing defense conceded a completion rate of 64.1%, relinquishing 292 yards on 25 for 39 through the air. The Trojans finished the contest with 497 yards on 80 plays (6.2 yds per play). USC ran the football for 3.2 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 128 yds on 40 carries.

When looking at how much they score, the Trojans currently sit 2nd in the country maintaining an average of 45.9 points per contest. The USC Trojans have an average of 482.9 yards/game, which has them ranked 11th in college football. The USC offense has compiled 695 yards of penalties on 77 violations, which ranks 1st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 4 picks while surrendering 7 fumbles and they have been able to earn 212 first downs. For the season thus far, the Trojans have thrown for a total of 2,955 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 328.3 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 7th in college football. They hold an average of 154.6 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 1,391 yards for the year.

USC has given up a total of 1,549 yards rushing (172.1 yards per outing) in addition to 14 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have allowed 22 touchdowns through the air as well as 248.8 yards per game, which has them ranked 106th in D-1. Their defense has totaled 7 fumbles and 6 interceptions over the course of the season. The Trojans defense has been on the field for 642 plays, which ranks 131st in the country. The Trojans are conceding 32.6 points per game, which has them 112th in Division 1. Overall, they have given up 293 pts.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Trojans college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Trojans -7

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