USC Trojans at California Golden Bears Point Spread Pick - Odds - ATS Prediction

USC Trojans at California Golden Bears Point Spread Pick - Odds - ATS Prediction

Keith F
Date: September 23, 3:30 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium
TV: Pac 12 Network

Betting Odds

Point Spread: California +16.5
Total: 63

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The University of Southern California Trojans (3-0) will head upstate to Strawberry Canyon in Berkeley, California to meet with the undefeated California Golden Bears (3-0) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 23rd at 3:30 PM ET. The contest will be broadcasted on the Pac 12 Network for national audiences. For both California and USC, this is the indoctrination of Pac 12 play for both teams in 2017.
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USC Trojans at California Golden Bears Overview<br />
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USC’s name speaks for itself. The Trojans have been regarded as one of 2017’s trendiest plays and selections for both the Pac 12 title and a College Football Playoff berth. So far, the Men of Troy have had their hands full on several occasions. First, the Trojans had a difficult time fending off visiting Western Michigan in their opening game in Los Angeles. Despite the final score, the Broncos were a pest that USC couldn’t get rid of until the fourth quarter. The Trojans failed to cover a lofty line in that market. A similar situation unfolded when USC required overtime to be rid of a Texas squad that closed as a 15.5-point pooch.
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For California, the opposite has been the case. The Golden Bears are coming in off an impressive 27-16 victory against the Mississippi Rebels in Berkeley, last week. Perhaps the most eye-raising triumph for the Golden Bears in 2017 was their 35-30 win at North Carolina on Labor Day weekend where the Bears closed as a 12.5-point road pup.
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Southern California at California Betting Trends<br />
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Southern California is 1-3 ATS in their previous four outings.
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California has won their last four contests.
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Southern California has won their previous 12 matches.
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Southern California has won the last 13 meetings between the two sides overall.
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Public Money Consensus<br />
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Out of the gate, we have seen 100% of the public like the Golden Bears against the spread in forums. In the money itself, 63% of the action has come in on Cal. In spite of this, the line has moved by half of a point being additionally spotted to Golden Bears takers. In Over/Under markets, plays on the Under have diminished the value by just half of a point.
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USC Trojans at California Golden Bears ATS Prediction

As a whole, the California Golden Bears football program has slumped in recent years. From a combination of failed strategic experiments to hard luck losses, the Bears have seemingly fought back to relevance in 2017. The Bears already have two outright wins as an against-the-spread underdog to showcase the fact this team is better than many perceive. On the contrary, USC does not look as good as the hype machines have portrayed them. While the Trojans may get out of Strawberry Canyon with their fourteenth win in this rivalry series, the Golden Bears will certainly make them work for it.

Free Pick: Take California +16.5
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