USC Favored to Dominate Maryland in Big Ten Matchup on October 19th
USC will face Maryland in a Big Ten Conference game on October 19th, with USC currently at 3-3 for the season. Maryland, also 3-3, has struggled in conference play with a 0-3
Game outlook
USC will face Maryland in a Big Ten Conference game on October 19th, with USC currently at 3-3 for the season. Maryland, also 3-3, has struggled in conference play with a 2-3 record. USC is favored in the betting lines at -7.5, with the line remaining unchanged. The game kicks off at 4 P.M. EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Trojans -265 | Terrapins +220
Spread: Trojans -7.5 (-110) | Terrapins +7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 56.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that USC will win straight-up is 73%.
USC Trojans
USC is currently 3-3 this season and 1-3 in Big 10 play. The Trojans initially earned a spot in the Top 25 after defeating Wisconsin at home but have since suffered back-to-back losses, including a close overtime defeat to Penn State. Quarterback Miller Mis has thrown for 1,618 yards and completed 63.7% of his passes, while running back Woody Marks has rushed for 579 yards and leads the team with four rushing touchdowns. Head coach Lincoln Riley has expressed confidence in Mis as the team's leader. On defense, linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold leads with 49 tackles, but the team has struggled to pressure the quarterback with only six sacks in six games. USC is averaging 30.7 points per game and allowing 20.8 points per game. They are 4-2 against the spread this season and have a power ranking of 32, with rankings of 57 in offense and 29 in defense.