Following a slow start, rookie head coach DeShaun Foster and his UCLA Bruins have found some respect. Foster kept his team together during a 5-game losing streak. In turn, he has impressed fans and gamblers with his leadership during a difficult transition. Last week, UCLA had a difficult road game against the Washington Huskies. The Bruins ran out of steam in a tough and disappointing loss to the Huskies. Washington clinched a NCAA Football Betting Bowl berth for head coach Jedd Fisch. Meanwhile, UCLA must win its final two games to gain eligibility for a bowl game.
USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 23, 2024, 10:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| USC | -4½ -110 | 52 -105 | -185 |  |
| UCLA | +4½ -110 | 52 -115 | +159 | |
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USC Trojans Team Overview
Last game, the USC Trojans won 28-20 against the Nebraska Cornhuskers as 6.5-point home favorites. The game went under the offshore betting total of 51. USC has a record of 5-5 straight up, 6-4 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under the total. USC ranks 31st for total offense, 13th for passing, 79th for rushing, and 51st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 67th overall, 86th against the pass, 51st against the rush, and 42nd for points allowed. Also, USC ranks 98th for fewest turnovers lost and 61st for takeaways.
UCLA Bruins Team Overview
Last game, the UCLA Bruins lost 31-19 against the Washington Huskies as 4.5-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 46.5. UCLA has a record of 4-6 straight up, 6-4 against the spread, and 4-6 over/under the total. UCLA ranks 121st for total offense, 58th for passing, 129th for rushing and 124th for scoring. Defensively they rank 48th overall, 102nd against the pass, 8th against the rush, and 83rd for points allowed. Also, UCLA ranks 109th for fewest turnovers lost and 44th for takeaways.
Overall, it was a close contest for most of the game. The Bruins never led but stayed in it until the final quarter. Two late touchdowns from the Huskies put the game out of reach, and the Bruins fell. Specifically, penalties continue to plague this Bruins team, as they totaled nine flags for 47 yards. Including multiple false start penalties that affected the Bruins’ ability to get in rhythm and maintain healthy drives.
To summarize, Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns. However, he was pressured heavily, being sacked six times, which created heavy pressure and forced him to scramble and rush several throws. Defensively, the Bruins gave up the most points since their Week 7 win over Rutgers, 35-32. Correlate that they forced two interceptions and were only able to capitalize with three points on those takeaways.
Late on the Huskies made a change at quarterback midway through the game. Washington brought in freshman backup quarterback Demond Williams Jr. After seeing starter Will Rogers throw two interceptions in the first few drives of the second half, they made the change after that.
Of major concern was that the Bruins struggled to run the football, totaling just 52 yards on the ground. This is much different from last week’s performance against the Iowa Hawkeyes when they rushed for over 200 yards.
USC at UCLA SBG Free Picks
Certainly, UCLA will get some NCAA Football Betting attention as a home team in an even matchup. Although USC beat Nebraska, they were not impressive and sloppy.
USC at UCLA SBG Best Bet: UCLA Bruins.