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The No. 10 USC Trojans (6-1) and Arizona Wildcats (3-4) will face each other in clash of Pac-12 rivals at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona.
USC vs. Arizona Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 14 points, with oddsmakers listing USC as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, USC has -600 odds to pick up the win, while Arizona is listed at +430 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 74 points.
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Game Info
How to Watch USC vs. Arizona Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- Location: Tucson, Arizona
- Stadium: Arizona Stadium
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USC
USC ranks 74th in total defense this season (381.6 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with 475.3 total yards per game. USC ranks 40th in scoring defense this year (22.1 points allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with 40.4 points per game. USC owns the 74th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (231.0 allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking 21st-best with 293.1 passing yards per game. USC is averaging 182.1 rushing yards per game offensively this season (43rd in the FBS), and is allowing 150.6 rushing yards per game (77th) on the defensive side of the ball. Offensively, USC has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking sixth-best in the FBS by averaging a 52.6% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 84th on defense (40.9% third-down conversion rate allowed). USC owns the best turnover margin in college football at +15, forcing 16 turnovers (eighth in the FBS) while turning it over one time (first in the FBS).
Arizona
Arizona ranks 14th-worst in total yards allowed per game on defense (454.1), but at least it has been surging on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in total yards per contest (466.0). Arizona’s defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, surrendering 36.3 points per game, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 55th with 31.6 points per contest. Arizona’s pass defense ranks 91st in the FBS with 246.7 passing yards allowed per contest, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks fifth-best by piling up 334.4 passing yards per contest. Arizona ranks 91st in rushing yards per game (131.6), but it has been worse defensively, ranking 11th-worst in the FBS with 207.4 rushing yards conceded per contest. Arizona ranks 34th in the FBS with a 45.6% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 96th with a 42.0% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball. At -4, Arizona owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with seven forced turnovers (112th in the FBS) and 11 turnovers committed (70th in the FBS).
USC vs. Arizona Betting Analysis
USC Betting Insights
USC is 5-2-0 against the spread this season. USC has an ATS record of 1-1 when playing as at least 14-point favorites. USC games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under four times this season. The Trojans have won all six of the games they have been the moneyline favorite this season. The Trojans have played as a moneyline favorite of -600 or shorter in only two games this season, and they won both.
Wildcats Betting Insights
Arizona has covered the spread in a matchup four times this season (4-3-0). Arizona is a perfect 1-0 ATS when playing as at least 14-point underdogs. Arizona games have gone over the total five times this year. The Wildcats have entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won twice. The Wildcats have played as an underdog of +430 or more once this season and lost that game.
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USC vs. Arizona Against The Spread & Betting Records
USC
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 65.6 | 64.5 | 67.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 40.0 | 42.5 | 36.7 |
| ATS Record | 5-2-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-0 | 4-0 | 2-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Wildcats
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.7 | 59.0 | 56.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 34.0 | 35.5 | 32.0 |
| ATS Record | 4-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-0-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
Players to Watch
USC
- The Trojans’ defensive unit has been aided by the play of Tuli Tuipulotu, who has played seven games and amassed 18 tackles, 10.0 TFL, and seven sacks.
- Eric Gentry has helped spur the Trojans’ defense with 1.0 sack to go along with 1.0 TFL, 48 tackles, and one interception in seven games.
- Shane Lee has helped spur the Trojans’ defense with one interception to go along with 40 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended in seven games.
- The Trojans’ defensive unit has been helped by the play of Mekhi Blackmon, who has played seven games, amassing 1.0 TFL, 33 tackles, and two interceptions.
Wildcats
- Hunter Echols has registered 31 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in seven games for the Wildcats.
- On defense, Jerry Roberts has helped lead the way with 44 tackles in seven games.
- Jaxen Turner has 1.0 TFL, 31 tackles, and one interception in seven games.
- With 31 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended in seven games, Christian Young has been wreaking havoc on defense for the Wildcats.
USC vs. Arizona Predictions and Pick
USC vs. Arizona betting card
- Pick ATS:
Trojans (-14)
Pick OU:
Under (74)
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Our prediction to win this matchup is USC, and we predict that USC will cover the spread (USC -14). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 74 points.