In this article, we will formulate a Washington vs USC prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 2nd at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 10 matchup.
Washington Huskies Betting Preview
The Washington Huskies are 4-4 (2-3) this year after they lost to Indiana by a score of 31-17 in their last game. Washington cut the deficit to 17-14 in the third quarter, but they allowed the next 14 points for the loss. The Huskies outgained Indiana by a total of 318-312, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 3-11 on third down in the game. Will Rogers threw for 202 yards and two interceptions, while Jonah Coleman rushed for 104 yards on 19 carries.
Prior to that game, the Huskies lost to Iowa by a score of 40-16 but did beat Michigan by a score of 27-17 before that. The Washington offense has scored 23.3 points per game with 283 passing yards and 152.9 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18.8 points per game this season. The Huskies have gone 36.6% on third down and 7-17 on fourth down through eight games. Will Rogers has completed 72.3% of his passes for 2,022 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Jonah Coleman has rushed for 785 yards and five scores.
USC Trojans Betting Preview
The USC Trojans are 4-4 (2-4) this season after they defeated Rutgers by a score of 42-20 in their last game. USC led 28-12 at halftime, but had their lead cut to 28-20, before pulling away for the win. The Trojans outgained Rutgers by a total of 443-434, tied the turnover battle at zero, and went 3-6 on third down in the game. Miller Moss threw for 308 yards and two scores, while Woody Marks rushed for 94 yards and three touchdowns.
Prior to that game, the Trojans lost to Maryland, Penn State, and Minnesota. The USC offense has scored 33.3 points per game with 291 passing yards and 144.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 21.8 points per game this season. The Trojans have gone 46.4% on third down and 4-7 on fourth down so far this season. Miller Moss has completed 65.1% of his passes for 2,262 yards, 16 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Woody Marks has rushed for 755 yards and eight scores.
Why Washington will cover
- Washington has won each of its last 18 games at Husky Stadium.
- USC has lost each of its last three games as a road favorite.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of USC’s last seven games.
- USC has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has won the first quarter in six of its last eight games against conference opponents at Husky Stadium.
Why USC will cover
- The favorite has won each of Washington’s last 21 games at Husky Stadium.
- Washington has lost eight of its last nine games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Washington’s last five games.
- Washington has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as an underdog.
- USC has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
- USC has won the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of USC’s last eight games as a road favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Washington’s last five games against non-AP-ranked teams at Husky Stadium has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington ranks 1st among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (123.1).
- Washington ranks 6th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (272.0).
- USC ranks T11th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (93.8).
- USC ranks T15th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (184).
Washington vs USC Prediction
USC was able to snap their three-game losing streak with a win against Rutgers last week, but their defense allowed over 400 yards to a bad Rutgers offense. The Trojans have allowed 29+ points in two of their last three games and will now face a pretty good Washington passing attack. The Huskies have lost two games in a row and while they did play pretty well against Indiana, turnovers killed them. I don’t have much faith in either defense here and I think both teams will be able to pass the ball all over, so give me the over in this matchup.