USC vs UCLA Prediction, Preview, & Odds – 11/23/2024

The USC Trojans will battle the UCLA Bruins on November 23, 2024, at 10:30 pm EST. DraftKings Sportsbook has UCLA as 4.5 point underdogs for this matchup, with a total set at 51.5. It's sure to be a thrilling game between these college football rivals. Continue reading to get our best bet for USC vs UCLA in a Big Ten matchup that used to be a Pac-12 matchup.

USC Looks to Get Rare Road Win

USC is 5-5 so far this season and 3-5 in the Big Ten in what has been a disappointing campaign for them. The Trojans have lost all four of their road games this season, all against conference opponents, which has ruined their chances of doing anything noteworthy in the postseason. Here, the Trojans will look for their first road win of the year, in a game where they could have some fan support despite being on the road given that they are playing their crosstown rivals.

UCLA Aims to Continue Improved Play

The UCLA Bruins have won three of their last four games to get to 4-6 on the season. UCLA still needs to win both of their remaining games to get to six wins and a bowl game. But with the way USC has played on the road this year, UCLA certainly has a chance to get a win in this game to keep their bowl hopes alive going into a non-conference game against Fresno State in their regular season finale. UCLA is 4-3 against unranked teams this year and they will look to stay above the .500 mark in those games with a win here.

USC vs UCLA Betting Prediction

We will take the points with the home underdog in this USC vs UCLA rivalry game from the Rose Bowl. While USC should have more support in the stands than they have in their previous road games, UCLA is playing its best football of the season over the last month or so. Look for that to be significant as the Bruins will give themselves a chance to clinch a spot in bowl season in their season finale against Fresno State.

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