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It’ll be the No. 5 USC Trojans (10-1) against the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-3) in college football play at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.
USC vs. Notre Dame Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5 points, with sportsbooks listing USC as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, USC has -193 odds to pick up the win, while Notre Dame is listed at +156 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 63.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch USC vs. Notre Dame Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 26, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Stadium: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Betting Preview
USC
USC ranks 94th in total defense this year (405 yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with 513 total yards per game. USC ranks 66th in scoring defense this season (26.3 points allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 42.9 points per game. USC has the 104th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (257.8 allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking fourth-best with 330.8 passing yards per game. USC is putting up 182.2 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 47th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 65th, giving up 147.2 rushing yards per game. USC ranks 106th in third-down defense this season (42.6% third-down percentage allowed), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with a 54.3% third-down conversion rate. USC has forced 24 total turnovers (fifth in the FBS) this season and have turned it over three times (first in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +21, the best in college football.
Notre Dame
Notre Dame ranks 76th in the FBS with 380.4 total yards per game, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 17th-best by giving up only 316.8 total yards per game. Notre Dame ranks 49th in the FBS with 31 points per game on offense, and it ranks 26th with 20.3 points ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball. While Notre Dame’s pass offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking 19th-worst with 189.2 passing yards per game, its defense ranks 18th-best with only 186.8 passing yards allowed per contest. Notre Dame is accumulating 191.2 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (36th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 130 rushing yards per contest (37th-ranked) on defense. Notre Dame is putting up a 44.7% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (32nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 34.3% third-down rate (34th-ranked) on defense. Notre Dame has produced 13 forced turnovers (92nd in the FBS) and committed 13 turnovers (29th in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.
USC vs. Notre Dame Betting Analysis
USC Betting Insights
USC has put together a 7-4-0 record against the spread this season. In games this season when favored by 5 points or more, USC are 5-4 against the spread. Games involving USC have hit the over eight times this season. The Trojans have been favored on the moneyline a total of nine times this season, and they’ve won all of those games. The Trojans have won all eight games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -193 or shorter.
Fighting Irish Betting Insights
Notre Dame is 5-5-0 against the spread this year. Notre Dame is a perfect 1-0 ATS when playing as at least 5-point underdogs. This year, six Notre Dame games have gone over the point total. The Fighting Irish have won two of the three games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Fighting Irish have played as an underdog of +156 or more once this season and lost that game.
USC vs. Notre Dame Against The Spread & Betting Records
USC
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 67.0 | 64.1 | 70.6 |
| Implied Total AVG | 41.4 | 43.5 | 38.8 |
| ATS Record | 7-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 8-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 9-0 | 5-0 | 4-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Fighting Irish
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 47.7 | 45.8 | 50.5 |
| Implied Total AVG | 30.9 | 31.3 | 30.3 |
| ATS Record | 5-5-0 | 2-4-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-3-1 | 3-2-1 | 3-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-2 | 3-2 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
Players to Watch
USC
- As part of the Trojans’ defensive unit, Tuli Tuipulotu has posted 33 tackles, 14 TFL, and 11.5 sacks in 11 games.
- The Trojans’ defensive unit has been helped by the play of Shane Lee, who has suited up for 11 games and totaled 2.5 sacks to go with five TFL, 61 tackles, and two interceptions.
- Mekhi Blackmon has helped spur the Trojans’ defense with three interceptions to go along with 48 tackles, two TFL, and four passes defended in 11 games.
- The Trojans’ defense has been aided by Max Williams, who has suited up for 11 games, registering one TFL, 55 tackles, and two interceptions.
Fighting Irish
- On defense, Isaiah Foskey has helped lead the charge with 37 tackles, eight TFL, and nine sacks in 11 games.
- The Fighting Irish’s JD Bertrand has compiled two sacks to go with three TFL and 60 tackles in 11 games.
- In 11 games for the Fighting Irish, Jack Kiser has collected 48 tackles, one TFL, and three sacks.
- Benjamin Morrison has posted five interceptions to go with 24 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended In 11 games for the Fighting Irish.
USC vs. Notre Dame Predictions and Pick
USC vs. Notre Dame betting card
- Pick ATS:
Trojans (-5)
Pick OU:
Under (63.5)
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Our prediction to win this matchup is USC, and we project that USC will cover the spread (USC -5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 63.5 points.