Nebraska Cornhuskers vs USC Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24
USC is the -9 point favorite as they host the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a week 12 matchup at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. Kick-off is set for 4:00 ET, and the game will be broadcast on FOX. The over/under line is currently at 50.5 points. The Trojans come in with a 4-5 record, while the Cornhuskers are 5-4 on the season. The money line odds are +269 for Nebraska and -341 for USC.
NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: USC Trojans -9
This game will be played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.
WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:
- We have the USC Trojans winning this one by a score of 31 to 18
- Not only do we have the USC Trojans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9
- We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points
Will The Nebraska Cornhuskers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Nebraska enters Week 12 with a 5-4 record, facing USC on the road. They’ve gone 3-1 at home and 1-2 on the road this season. The Cornhuskers are ranked 54th in our CFB power rankings, and they have a 66.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible.
Nebraska has been favored in five of their nine games, with a 4-1 record as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +4.4 points per game, and they’ve gone 4-2-1 against the spread this season.
The over/under line for this week’s game is 50.5 points. Nebraska’s games have averaged 42.7 points, with an average over/under line of 45.9 points. Their over/under record is 2-5 this season.
Nebraska’s offense ranks 71st in points per game, averaging 23.6, and they are 62nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Dylan Raiola has thrown for 1,908 yards, completing 64.6% of his passes. The Cornhuskers are 45th in passing attempts and 38th in completions, averaging 227.8 passing yards per game, which is 71st nationally. Raiola has 10 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, with a passer rating of 85.
On the ground, Nebraska is 104th in rushing yards, averaging 126 per game. Dante Dowdell leads the team with 471 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Isaiah Neyor is the top receiver with 408 yards and five touchdowns on 25 catches.
Nebraska’s defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 16th nationally by allowing just 19.1 points per game. They’ve given up 105.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 18th in the country, on an average of 30 rushing attempts per game, the 21st fewest in the nation. Through the air, they’ve allowed 205.6 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks completing 65.4% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 92.5.
In their most recent game, a 27-20 loss to UCLA, Nebraska’s defense allowed 27 points and 420 total yards. UCLA ran the ball 37 times for 216 yards, while Nebraska’s secondary gave up 204 passing yards and two touchdowns, but also came away with two interceptions.
Are The USC Trojans Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
USC enters Week 12 with a 4-5 record, ranked 18th in our power rankings. They have a 71.1% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Trojans are 4-0 at home but 0-4 on the road this season.
USC’s ATS record is 4-4, with a perfect 4-0 mark at home and 0-4 on the road. They’ve been favored in seven of their nine games, going 3-4 against the spread as the favorite.
Their over/under record stands at 3-4-1, with an average line of 54.8 points. USC games have averaged 52.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 50.5 points.
USC’s offense is averaging 30.6 points per game, ranking 39th in the nation, but they are 15th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. They are 13th in passing attempts, averaging 41.6 per game, and 9th in completions, with 26.8 per game. They are also converting 46.9% of their third downs and averaging 291.2 passing yards per game.
Miller Moss has thrown for 2,555 yards, completing 64.4% of his passes, with 18 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 91. Woody Marks leads the rushing attack with 878 yards and 9 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Makai Lemon has 448 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns this season.
USC’s defense has allowed 22.2 points per game this season, ranking 36th nationally. Against Washington, they gave up 26 points but limited the Huskies to 193 total yards, including just 74 rushing yards on 33 attempts and 119 passing yards. USC also forced an interception in the game.
Opponents have averaged 135.3 rushing yards per game on 31 attempts against USC, while quarterbacks have posted a 66.6% completion rate and 237.8 passing yards per game, ranking USC 117th in the nation for passing yards allowed.