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USC Opens as 29-Point Favorites against Stanford in Week 2 College Football Showdown

Game time: September 9, 2023 at 10:30 PM ET

Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum — Los Angeles, CA

Article updated Sep 4, 2:36 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Week 2 of the 2023 college football season will see Stanford and USC face off at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with the Trojans opening as 29-point favorites. The kick-off is

Game outlook

Week 2 of the 2023 college football season will see Stanford and USC face off at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with the Trojans opening as 29-point favorites. The kick-off is set for 10:30 PM ET and the current line is still USC -29, with the totals listed at 68.5 points.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 9/9/2023 @ 10:30pm EST

Where: United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Stadium Cardinal vs Trojans Betting Odds Moneyline: Cardinal +2,000 | Trojans -10,000

Spread: Cardinal +29 (-110) | Trojans -29 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 69.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that USC will win straight-up is 99%.

Stanford Cardinal

The Stanford Cardinal started the 2023 season with a victory over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 37-24. The game flew over the predicted 54.5-point line and easily covered the 2.5-point spread. The Cardinal dominated Hawaii on the ground, finishing with 158 yards to the Warrior's minus-5 yards on 16 carries. There were no turnovers in the game, with a combined 20 penalties (Stanford committed nine for a total of 81 yards) and Stanford outgained Hawaii 406-350 in total yards. Sophomore signal-caller Ashton Daniels had a successful debut with 248 passing yards and two touchdowns. Senior RB Casey Filkins added six totes for 67 yards and senior wideout Benjamin Yurosek racked up nine receptions for 138 yards and a TD. The Cardinal currently rank 10 in offense (37.00 points/game average), 24 in defense (allowing 24.00 points/game average), and are 1-0 (1-0 ATS) for the season, with a power ranking of 115.

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USC Trojans Analysis

In Week 0 the USC Trojans earned a home victory over the San Jose State Spartans with a score of 56-28. They then defeated Nevada Wolf Pack 66-14, outgaining them 668-360 in total yards and allowing just 49 rushing yards to the Wolf Pack. QB Caleb Williams looked sharp, throwing for 319 yards and five touchdowns. Senior WR Tahj Washington had three catches for 75 yards and two scores, while Duce Robinson had a 71-yard touchdown. USC is 2-0 (1-1 ATS) with a power ranking of 18 and a #2 ranking for offense (41.4 points per game) and #25 for defense (28.00 points per game). In their last 3 matchups against Stanford, USC has a 2-1 (2-1 ATS) record.

USC Looks to Reclaim Victory Over Stanford Despite Slightly WeakRun Defense

The Trojans boast impressive depth in both offensive and defensive positions, making them a strong competitor for Stanford. Despite USC's slightly weak run defense, Stanford may not have the necessary capabilities to take advantage of it. Last year, the Trojans triumphed over Stanford 41-28 as a slight favorite. Despite being 3-6 against the spread in their last nine encounters with Stanford, USC is 4-1 in their last five September outings and 6-2 in recent eight week two games. Comparatively, Stanford has faltered with a 1-6 record against the spread in their recent seven games, 2-8 record in the last ten road games, and 0-5 record in the last five Pac-12 matchups.

Prediction on the total: UNDER 69.5

Written by Simonsays Published on 09/06/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

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SportsJaw Cardinal vs Trojans archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Cardinal vs Trojans matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Stanford Cardinal+2,228 → +1,600Moved
  • Moneyline · USC Trojans-8,880 → -6,500Moved
  • Spread · Stanford Cardinal+30 (-110) → +28.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · USC Trojans-30 (-110) → -28.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over71 (-110) → 69.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under71 (-110) → 69.75 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Stanford Cardinal
1-0 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
USC Trojans
1-0 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 9-1-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-09-04T06:36:37.679Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-09-10USC Trojans 41 · Stanford Cardinal 28
  • 2021-09-11Stanford Cardinal 42 · USC Trojans 28
Final result

Matchup pick recap

USC Trojans defeated Stanford Cardinal 56-10

USC Trojans defeated Stanford Cardinal 56-10 on September 9, 2023, a 46-point decision in the series. USC Trojans' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 28-3. Against SportsJaw's recorded Stanford Cardinal +28.5 (-110) spread, USC Trojans covered, while the 66 combined points finished under the recorded total of 69.75.

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Tipster picks

  • JackCohenSpread · USC Trojans -30 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Spread · USC Trojans -29.5 (-110)Win
  • TgodfreySpread · USC Trojans +29 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 69 (-110)Loss
  • Mickey619Spread · Stanford Cardinal +29 (-110)Loss
  • SimonsaysTotal · Under 69.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Stanford Cardinal +29 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 69.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Stanford Cardinal +29 (-110)Loss
  • JohnmiznerTotal · Under 69.5 (-110)Win
  • RcTotal · Over 69.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Stanford Cardinal +29 (-110)Loss