DataSkrive’s computer model projects a win for the No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions when they face the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 3:30 p.m. ET –– for more information regarding the spread, over/under and final score, continue reading.
Penn State vs. USC Predictions
- Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is Penn State, by a final score of Penn State 26, USC 21.
- Against the spread, we project that Penn State will cover. The spread is currently Penn State -4.
- As for the total, we see this one going under the posted over/under of 51 points.
Penn State vs. USC Odds
- Spread favorite: Penn State (-4)
- Moneyline: Penn State (-180), USC (+150)
- Total: 51 points
Penn State Betting Trends
- The Nittany Lions are 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 4-point favorites this season, Penn State is 2-3 against the spread.
- The Nittany Lions have combined with their opponent to go over in one of five games with a set total (20%).
- Penn State has won all three of the games it has been favored on the Moneyline this season.
- The Nittany Lions have won all three games they have played as a Moneyline favorite with odds of -180 or shorter.
USC Betting Trends
- The Trojans are 3-2-0 against the spread this year.
- USC is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 4 points or more this season.
- The Trojans have gone over in two of five games with a set total (40%).
- USC won the only game it has played as the underdog this season.
- The Trojans have played as an underdog of +150 or more once this season and won that game.
Penn State Key Stats
- Total offense: 461.8 yards per game, 22nd in FBS
- Passing offense: 244.0 yards per game, 57th in FBS
- Rushing offense: 217.8 yards per game, 19th in FBS
- Total defense: 233.4 yards per game, fourth in FBS
- Passing defense: 157.0 yards per game, 11th in FBS
- Rushing defense: 76.4 yards per game, fifth in FBS
USC Key Stats
- Total offense: 442.4 yards per game, 37th in FBS
- Passing offense: 292.8 yards per game, 20th in FBS
- Rushing offense: 149.6 yards per game, 78th in FBS
- Total defense: 316.2 yards per game, 34th in FBS
- Passing defense: 157.6 yards per game, 13th in FBS
- Rushing defense: 158.6 yards per game, 87th in FBS
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