Wisconsin vs USC Prediction College Football Picks 9/28/24

USC (2-1) vs Wisconsin (2-1)

Game Info: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:30 pm (United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)

Betting Odds: USC -15.5 --- Over/Under: 51 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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In this article, we will formulate a Wisconsin vs USC prediction for this College Football Week 5 game on Saturday, September 28th, at LA Memorial Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Wisconsin Badgers vs USC Trojans pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Badgers' recent form and recent player performance

-The Trojans' recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Wisconsin

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Rice

-Recent betting trends in games played between Wisconsin and Rice.

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Badgers and Trojans.

How Does USC Bounce Back?

USC in the last game faced off against Michigan and they fell short. USC made the comeback in the second half, but it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing 27-24. Miller Moss is under center for USC and he completed 28 of his 51 passes for 283 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Jo’Quavious Marks finished with 13 carries for 100 yards. Zachariah Branch did have a strong game finishing with six catches for 98 yards.

Two games ago USC won 48-0 and they need to get that offense back. USC on the season is averaging 33 points while their defense is giving up 15.78 points per game. The offense is ranked 45th in college football.

Why USC Will Beat Wisconsin

USC has won 17 of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Wisconsin has lost each of its last 10 games as an underdog against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
USC has covered the spread in each of its last five September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games in September.

Wisconsin Turns to the Backup

The Badgers are turning to a backup quarterback in Brayden Locke after Tyler Van Dyke tore his ACL in the last game. Wisconsin is coming off a bye week after being blown out by Alabama 42-10 in the last game. In the last game, Locke came in after the injury and he completed 13 of his 26 passes for 125 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Chez Mellusi finished with 11 carries 66 yards. Will Pauling was the top wide receiver finishing with nine carries for 83 yards and a touchdown.

Wisconsin on the season is averaging 21.7 points while their defense is giving up 23 points per game. The offense is ranked 45th in the league while the defense is ranked 29th in the league. For Wisconsin to find success the defense will need to be good, but they also are going to need Locke to step up.

Wisconsin vs USC Prediction

USC didn’t look great in the last game against Michigan, but this is going to be a much bigger game here. I don’t trust Locke and he’s going to really struggle to move the ball here. USC is going to get another big game Moss and that will be the difference here as USC will end up cruising. USC could win this game by 35 points and it wouldn’t shock me. Back USC against the spread here.