USC Trojans vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
USC is favored at -5.5 points as they head into this week four matchup against Michigan on Saturday, September 21st, with a 3:30 ET kick-off at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. The game will be broadcast on CBS, and the over/under line is currently set at 46.5 points. The Trojans are 2-0 on the season, while the Wolverines are 2-1. The money line odds are -233 for USC and +189 for Michigan.
USC TROJANS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Michigan Wolverines +5.5
This game will be played at Michigan Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:
- We have the Michigan Wolverines winning this one by a score of 27 to 22
- Not only do we have the Michigan Wolverines winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 46.5 points
Will The USC Trojans Win As Road Favorites?
USC is now 2-0 after a 48-0 win over Utah State. The Trojans, favored by -31 points, covered the spread and won by exactly 31 points. This game was a non-conference matchup for USC, and the over/under line was set at 64.5 points, but the combined score fell short of that.
The Trojans took control early, leading 10-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, USC was up 27-0, and they added another 7 points in the third quarter before closing out the game with 14 points in the fourth quarter.
USC’s offense was in top form in their 48-0 victory, racking up 548 total yards and 28 first downs. The Trojans’ ground game was particularly effective, producing 253 yards and five rushing touchdowns. Woody Marks led the way with 103 yards on 13 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt, and finding the end zone once.
Miller Moss, who completed 70% of his passes, threw for 229 yards and one touchdown. His primary target, Lake McRee, caught four passes for 81 yards, helping the Trojans to 295 yards through the air.
USC’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 392 yards and two touchdowns in their most recent game. The Trojans allowed 245 passing yards, with 18 completions on 35 attempts. On the ground, they gave up 147 yards and one rushing touchdown. Despite these numbers, USC’s defense managed to come up with two interceptions in their 48-0 win.
Are The Michigan Wolverines Going Win In At Upset At Michigan Stadium
Michigan is now 2-1 after a 28-18 win over Arkansas State at home. The Wolverines were -21.5 point favorites but ended up winning by 10, failing to cover the spread. The over/under line was set at 47.5 points, but the game finished with a total of 46 points, resulting in the under hitting.
Michigan dominated the first half, taking a 21-3 lead at the break. However, Arkansas State outscored the Wolverines 15-7 in the fourth quarter, making the final score closer than expected.
Michigan’s offense put up 435 total yards in their 28-18 win, with 301 of those yards coming on the ground. The Wolverines picked up 20 first downs and scored three rushing touchdowns. Davis Warren, who completed 11 of 14 passes for 122 yards, was the team’s leading passer. However, Warren also threw three interceptions, leading to a passer rating of 63.39. Marlin Klein was the top receiver, with three catches for 43 yards.
Kalel Mullings had a big game on the ground, rushing for 153 yards on 15 carries, averaging 10.2 yards per attempt, and scoring two touchdowns.
Michigan’s defense will be looking to tighten up after giving up 222 passing yards and two touchdowns to Arkansas State in their last game. The Wolverines allowed 17 first downs and 280 total yards, but their run defense was solid, holding Arkansas State to just 58 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Michigan did come up with one interception in the game.