USC Trojans

USC Trojans

Sep 21, 2024

Michigan Wolverines

Michigan Wolverines
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USC at Michigan College Football Pick & Prediction – 9/21/2024

The USC Trojans are set to clash with the Michigan Wolverines on September 21, 2024, at 3:30 pm ET. DraftKings Sportsbook has installed the Trojans as 5.5 point favorites. Early betting action has seen 73% of spread bets backing USC, while Michigan has garnered 27% of bets. The total of 44 has seen 54% of bets favoring the under, with 46% siding with the over. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting matchup between these two college football powerhouses and keep reading to get our best bet for this USC vs Michigan matchup.

USC Ready For Big Ten Opener

USC is 2-0 coming into this weekend's matchup against the Michigan Wolverines. This is the first ever conference game for USC as members of the Big Ten, as they will look to get off to a good start in their new conference. To do that, the Trojans are going to need to prioritize stopping the run on defense, as Michigan has made it clear that they are looking to run the ball early and often based on the decision the Wolverines have made at the quarterback position.

Michigan Hopes QB Change Means Offensive Spark

Michigan is 2-1 coming into this USC vs Michigan matchup. The Wolverines lost their only real test of the season so far at home to the Texas Longhorns. Here, Michigan will try to beat another powerhouse program at home, but with a different starting quarterback. Alex Orji is set to start at QB for the Wolverines in this contest, which should mean more running from the quarterback position and the potential to catch USC off-balance if they can get creative with him.

USC vs Michigan Best Bet

Our best bet for USC vs Michigan is for USC to win and cover the spread on the road. While playing at the Big House is no easy task, the Michigan offense is just not built to keep up with other elite offensive teams right now. Look for USC to do enough on defense to create some separation early in this game and for the Trojans to not look back en route to a significant victory for their College Football Playoff hopes.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-5.0/-112
73% USC
+5.0/-108
27% MICH

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-205
91% USC
+170
9% MICH

Total Pick Consensus

43.5/-105
53% UN
43.5/-115
47% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats
  • Passing
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

USC
Team Stats
MICH
2
GM
3
37.5
PPG
19.7
69.0
PLAYS-PG
65.0
495.5
YDS/G
304.3
7.2
YPP
4.7
26.0
1st DPG
18.0
15.5
1st DPass
11.0
8.5
1st DRush
5.0
2.0
1st Pen
2.0
5.0
Pen-Gm
4.3
38.5
Pen-Yds
29.7
0.5
FUM-G
0.0
0.0
INT-G
1.0

Defense/Offense

USC
Team Stats
MICH
2
GM
3
10.0
PPG
23.3
57.0
PLAYS-PG
59.7
305.5
YDS/G
329.3
5.4
YPP
5.5
15.5
1st DPG
17.0
11.0
1st DPass
8.0
4.5
1st DRush
8.7
0.0
1st Pen
0.3
9.5
Pen-Gm
5.3
81.5
Pen-Yds
56.3
0.0
FUM-G
0.3
1.0
INT-G
2.0

Offense/Defense

USC
Rushing
MICH
30.0
ATT
26.3
159.0
Y/G
70.0
5.3
Y/A
2.7
3.5
TD/G
0.3

Defense/Offense

USC
Rushing
MICH
24.0
ATT
33.7
100.0
Y/G
176.3
4.2
Y/A
5.2
0.0
TD/G
1.0

Offense/Defense

USC
Passing
MICH
28
CMP
24
39
ATT
38.7
71.8
CMP%
62.1
336.5
Y/G
234.3
8.6
Y/A
6.1
1
TD/G
2

Defense/Offense

USC
Passing
MICH
24
CMP
17
33
ATT
26
72.7
CMP%
65.4
205.5
Y/G
153
6.2
Y/A
5.9
1
TD/G
1.3

USC
Special Teams
MICH
2.0
Punts-GM
3.0
50.3
Punt Avg
38.2
1.5
Kick Ret GM
2.7
23.7
Kick Ret Avg
19.5
1.0
Punt Ret GM
1.0
2.0
Punt Ret Avg
13.3

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
USC MICH
USC MICH
Consensus
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-108)
-5.5 (-110)
+5.5 (-110)
+9.0 (-112)
-9.0 (-110)
-5.0 (-112)
+5.0 (-108)
+1.5 (-106)
-1.5 (-110)
-5.5 (-106)
+5.5 (-114)
+2.5 (-113)
-2.5 (-108)
-5.5 (-113)
+5.5 (-108)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
-5.5 (-110)
+5.5 (-110)
+8.5 (100)
-8.5 (-110)
-6.0 (+100)
+6.0 (-120)
Open
Current
Book
USC MICH
USC MICH
Consensus
+104
-125
-207
+169
-238
+195
-205
+170
+100
-120
-200
+164
+104
-125
-205
+160
-250
+205
-210
+175
+250
-300
-210
+170
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
53.5 (-110)
53.5 (-110)
44.5 (-109)
44.5 (-111)
47.0 (-110)
47.0 (-110)
43.5 (-115)
43.5 (-105)
52.5 (-110)
52.5 (-110)
44.5 (-105)
44.5 (-115)
53.5 (-110)
53.5 (-110)
44.5 (-110)
44.5 (-110)
45.5 (-110)
45.5 (-110)
44.0 (-110)
44.0 (-110)
45.5 (-110)
45.5 (-110)
44.0 (-110)
44.0 (-110)