USC Trojans (2-0) vs. Michigan Wolverines (2-1)
September 21, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan Wolverines +5.5 / USC Trojans -5.5; Over/Under: +46.5
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The USC Trojans and the Michigan Wolverines meet in week 4 college football action from Michigan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Michigan vs USC Prediction.
USC Recap
The USC Trojans come into this one looking to add to their 2-0 start to the year after a 48-0 win over Utah State last time out. After this game, USC will head home for their Big Ten Conference home opener against Wisconsin.
Trojans Looking To Make Statement In New Digs
Miller Moss has thrown for 607 yards and 2 touchdowns on 72.7% passing while Woody Marks has a team-high 171 rushing yards with 3 TDs and Quinten Joyner has 96 rushing yards with 2 touchdowns. Lake McRee has a team-high 9 grabs for 137 yards as well to lead USC’s receiving group. On defense, Eric Gentry has a team-high 14 total tackles including 10 solo tackles while USC’s defense as a whole has combined for 3 sacks and 2 interceptions this season.
Why the USC Trojans will win
- USC has won each of its last 10 games in September.
- Michigan has lost each of its last six September games as an underdog.
- Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven home games in September.
- USC has covered the spread in four of its last five games.
Michigan Recap
The Michigan Wolverines will look to build on their 28-18 win over Arkansas State to improve to 2-1 on the year. After this game, Michigan will welcome Minnesota to town for another conference matchup.
Wolverines Trying To Wake Up Offense
Davis Warren has thrown for 444 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions on 66.7% passing while Alex Orji has thrown for 2 touchdowns as well. Kalel Mullings has a team-high 270 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns while Donovan Edwards has 150 rushing yards and a TD. Colston Loveland has a team-high 19 receptions for 187 yards and a touchdown to lead Michigan’s receiving group. On defense, Ernest Hausmann and Jaishawn Barham each have a team-high 14 total tackles including 8 solo tackles while Josaiah Stewart has a team-high 2 sacks. As a unit, Michigan has combined for 4 sacks and 3 interceptions this season.
Why the Michigan Wolverines will win
- Michigan has won each of its last 25 games against conference opponents.
- USC has lost each of its last three games as a favorite against AP-ranked teams.
- USC has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Michigan has covered the spread in five of its last six games against AP-ranked teams.
Michigan vs USC Prediction
I’m on USC here. I just have higher hopes for what USC’s bringing to the table in this game. Michigan doesn’t have a clear QB1, with Davis Warren being benched after 3 INTs and Alex Orji hasn’t necessarily been anything special in limited action either. I like what I’ve seen from Miller Moss so far, and D’Anton Lynn’s clearly working some magic with this USC defense. All in all, I think USC gets it done in a big way here. Give me the Trojans for a marquee road win.
