Utah State Aggies vs USC Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
USC is favored by -28.5 points as they host Utah State at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in a week two non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 11:00 ET, and the game can be seen on BTN. Both teams come in with 1-0 records this season. The over/under line is at 63.5 points for this one.
UTAH STATE AGGIES VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: USC Trojans -28.5
This game will be played at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at 11:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:
- We have the USC Trojans winning this one by a score of 43 to 13
- Not only do we have the USC Trojans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -28.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 63.5 points
Will The Utah State Aggies Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Utah State is off to a strong start, moving to 1-0 after a 36-14 win over Robert Morris. The game did not have any betting lines available, but the Aggies took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. Robert Morris fought back, but Utah State still led 14-10 at halftime. The Aggies extended their lead in the third quarter and finished the game by outscoring Robert Morris 16-0 in the fourth quarter.
Utah State’s offense was dominant in their most recent game, racking up 646 yards of total offense and 36 points. The Aggies were particularly effective on the ground, rushing for 303 yards and a touchdown. Through the air, they added 343 yards and three touchdowns, with Bryson Barnes leading the way. Barnes completed 11 of 21 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns, ending the game with a passer rating of 96.92.
On the ground, Barnes also contributed, rushing for 88 yards on just five carries. Kyrese White was the top receiver for the Aggies, hauling in three catches for 131 yards and two touchdowns.
Utah State’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed 364 total yards to Robert Morris. The Aggies gave up 225 passing yards on 29 completions and one touchdown, while also picking off one pass. On the ground, they allowed 139 yards and one rushing touchdown.
Are The USC Trojans Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
USC is coming off a 27-20 win over LSU, moving their record to 1-0 for the season. The Trojans were +4 point underdogs but managed to win outright, covering the spread. The game’s over/under was set at 67 points, but the teams combined for just 47 points, hitting the under.
After a scoreless first quarter, USC and LSU were tied at 10-10 at halftime. The Trojans outscored LSU 7-3 in the third quarter and then added 14 points in the fourth quarter while holding LSU to just 3 points.
In their 27-20 win over LSU, USC’s offense put up 450 yards, with 378 of those coming through the air. Miller Moss completed 75% of his passes for 378 yards, throwing one touchdown. Kyron Hudson was his top target, hauling in five receptions for 83 yards.
USC’s offense moved the chains 24 times, and they found the end zone twice on the ground. Woody Marks led the team in rushing with 68 yards on 16 carries and scored both of the team’s rushing touchdowns.
USC’s defense will need to tighten up after allowing 421 total yards in their most recent game. LSU’s passing attack was particularly effective, racking up 304 yards on 29 completions. The Trojans’ secondary did come up with one interception, but they’ll need to improve their pass rush, as LSU was able to get 38 passing attempts off. On the ground, USC gave up 117 yards rushing and held LSU to zero rushing touchdowns.