
USC vs. Cal Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 28
Updated Oct. 28, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET
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The No. 24 USC Trojans (6-2) visit the California Golden Bears (3-4) on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in a matchup between Pac-12 foes at California Memorial Stadium. Cal is a 10-point underdog. An over/under of 67 is set for the contest.
Last time out, the Trojans fell to the Utah Utes, with 34-32 being the final score. In their last game, the Golden Bears lost versus the Utah Utes, 34-14.
USC vs. Cal Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET
- Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California
- TV: Pac-12 Network
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | -10 (-110) | -398 | +308 | 67 | -110 | -110 |
USC vs. Cal Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Cal (+10)
- Pick OU: Over (67)
- Prediction: USC 38, Cal 31
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USC vs. Cal Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Trojans 38, Golden Bears 28.
- The Trojans have a 79.9% chance to win this game per the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Bears hold a 24.5% implied probability.
- USC has won just two games against the spread this season.
- Cal has covered twice in six games with a spread this year.
USC vs. Cal: Head-to-Head
- In their past two matchups, Cal has a split 1-1 record against USC.
- In those matchups against USC, the Golden Bears have covered two times while outpacing the total on one occasion.
- Over their last two head-to-head contests, Cal has racked up 59 points, while USC has tallied 55.
USC vs. Cal: 2023 Stats Comparison
| USC | Cal | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 45.4 (2) | 29.9 (64) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.5 (114) | 31.1 (97) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 10 (63) | 12 (89) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 9 (78) | 14 (13) |
USC 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2,277 YDS (69.7%) / 23 TD / 4 INT 143 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 17.9 RUSH YPG |
| MarShawn Lloyd | RB | 651 YDS / 6 TD / 81.4 YPG / 7.9 YPC 7 REC / 85 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.6 REC YPG |
| Brenden Rice | WR | 28 REC / 486 YDS / 8 TD / 60.8 YPG |
| Tahj Washington | WR | 30 REC / 609 YDS / 5 TD / 76.1 YPG |
| Jamil Muhammad | DE | 18 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 6.0 SACK |
| Solomon Byrd | DE | 26 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 4.5 SACK |
| Jaylin Smith | S | 39 TKL / 4.0 TFL |
| Calen Bullock | S | 31 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
Cal 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jaydn Ott | RB | 602 YDS / 5 TD / 86.0 YPG / 5.8 YPC 11 REC / 85 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12.1 REC YPG |
| Isaiah Ifanse | RB | 357 YDS / 7 TD / 51.0 YPG / 5.5 YPC 8 REC / 50 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 7.1 REC YPG |
| Jeremiah Hunter | WR | 31 REC / 339 YDS / 4 TD / 48.4 YPG |
| Sam Jackson | QB | 553 YDS (52.6%) / 5 TD / 2 INT 59 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 8.4 RUSH YPG |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | LB | 45 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 3 PD |
| Jackson Sirmon | LB | 31 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
| Patrick McMorris | DB | 33 TKL / 0.0 TFL |
| Myles Jernigan | OLB | 12 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT |
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