UCLA vs USC Prediction - College Football Picks 11/18/23

UCLA Betting Trends

• UCLA has won three of its last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• UCLA has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• UCLA has lost the first half in six of its last eight games against conference opponents.
• Each of UCLA's last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Is This The Game USC’s Defense Steps Up? 

USC comes into this game with a 7-4 record overall and if they had any sort of defense, their record be a whole lot better.  In the last game against Oregon, the defense wasn’t good enough giving up 36 points and that led to the nine point defeat. Quarterback Caleb Williams completed 19 of his 34 passes for 291 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Overall thisseason USC is averaging 43.8 points while their defense is giving up 34.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 123rd.

USC Betting Trends

• USC has won each of its last 10 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• USC has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games as a favorite.
• USC has lost the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
• Each of USC's last six home games in November have gone OVER the total points line.

Shane’s Free Pick

UCLA’s offense hasn’t been great heading into this game, but that isn’t going to matter because now they face off against a USC defense that can’t slow down anyone. In this game USC is going to find their same offensive success, but their defense is going to be an issue and that will be the difference here as UCLA is going to keep this game close. Collin Schlee could lead them to success here. Back UCLA against the spread.