One of college football’s most historic rivalries is the UCLA Bruins vs. USC Trojans. This year, the matchup is between two also-rans. UCLA is a good program. But the Bruins have never reached the heights they aspired to when they hired Chip Kelly. USC expected national championships when they hired Lincoln Riley for the 2022 season. Instead, USC has fielded half-a-team. The Trojans will never be a serious Betting on College Football contender until Riley commits to masculine and defensive football. In like manner, UCLA is struggling after a home loss to lowly Arizona State.
UCLA Bruins vs. USC Trojans College Football Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 18, 2023, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| UCLA | +6½ -110 | 65½ -110 | +205 |  |
| USC | -6½ -110 | 65½ -110 | -255 | |
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UCLA Team Overview
Last game, the UCLA Bruins lost 17-7 against the Arizona State Sun Devils as 14-point home favorites. The game went under the sports betting total of 44.5. UCLA has a record of 6-4 straight up, 4-6 against the spread, and 2-8 over/under the total. UCLA ranks 35th for total offense, 62nd for passing, 13th for rushing, and 73rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 10th overall, 55th against the pass, 2nd against the rush, and 10th for points allowed. Also, UCLA ranks 84th for fewest turnovers lost and 29th for takeaways.
Collin Schlee got the start at quarterback for UCLA. Despite two quarterbacks who saw action last week, Ethan Garbers and Dante Moore, suited up but not playing. In the third quarter, the visitors put together a 99-yard drive capped off by Cam Skattebo’s 25-yard touchdown pass to Elijhah Badger on third-and-10 at the 1:59 mark. Finally, Skattebo sealed the win after UCLA responded with Logan Loya’s 16-yard touchdown catch from Schlee. Skattebo raced 17 yards for a touchdown with 3:07 to play. But UCLA ran out of time.
USC Team Overview
Last game, the USC Trojans lost 36-27 against the Oregon Ducks as 16.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 77.5. USC has a record of 7-4 straight up, 3-8 against the spread, and 9-2 over/under the total. USC ranks 9th for total offense, 5th for passing, 77th for rushing, and 3rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 126th overall, 132nd against the pass, 118th against the rush, and 123rd for points allowed. Also, USC ranks 120th for fewest turnovers lost and 92nd for takeaways.
USC battled back when Caleb Williams found Brenden Rice for a 9-yard touchdown to cap a 75-yard drive. Subsequently, a missed field goal attempt by Oregon’s Camden Lewis gave the Trojans possession. And then Austin Jones capped a 77-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown run. Williams’ cross-field throw on USC’s two-point conversion attempt following Jones’ touchdown was completed but short of the goal line. Next, Oregon ran out the clock thanks to a pair of Irving first-down conversions.
Bo Nix passed for a season-high 412 yards and threw four touchdowns. Hence, Oregon held off Southern California’s late rally for the win. The Ducks built a 22-point lead early in the fourth quarter when Bucky Irving ran for 19 of his game-high 118 rushing yards on a touchdown carry.
UCLA at USC SBG Free Picks
UCLA offers more Betting on College Football value as the quality road team. Also, the Bruins are the more balanced team with a superior defense.
UCLA at USC SBG Best Bet: UCLA Bruins.