USC Trojans at Washington State Cougars Week 5 Odds - Point Spread Pick
Date:
September 29, 10:30 pm
Location:
Martin Stadium
TV:
ESPN
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Washington State +4
Moneyline:
65
Total:
OFF
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It will be a battle of Pac-12 undefeated teams as the USC Trojans (4-0) head to the Pacific Northwest to meet with the Washington State Cougars (4-0) at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington. The last meeting between the two in 2014 resulted in a decisive Trojans victory when USC rolled Wazzu by a score of 44-17. Both teams enter this one ranked as the Trojans sit at #5 and Washington State come in at #16. Kick-off is set for 10:30 PM ET on Saturday, September 30th. The game will be televised for national audiences on ESPN.
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USC Trojans at Washington State Cougars Overview<br />
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The Trojans come in off what many class as yet another disappointing performance. USC defeated cross-state nemesis California 30-20 in Strawberry Canyon on Saturday but once again failed to generate a cover as a 16.5-point choice at close. The Trojans struggled mightily against the Golden Bears and went into halftime deadlocked with Big C at 13 a side. Many are awaiting the Trojans to put together a victory that justifies all the hype they received in the pre-season.
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For Washington State, sky seems to be the limit for the Cougars. The vaunted air raid attack that has been implemented has taken Wazzu to new heights. Currently, the Cougars own the third best passing attack in America. Most recently, the Cougars trashed the visiting Nevada Wolf Pack at home when they beat them down by a score of 45-7.
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USC at Washington State Betting Trends<br />
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Southern California is 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings.
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Southern California has won their previous 13 consecutive games.
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Washington State is 13-3 SU in their last 16 fixtures.
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Washington State is 4-9 ATS in their previous 12 overall.
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USC Trojans at Washington State Cougars Week 5 ATS Prediction
Situationally, this sets up a perfect scenario to step in on the Trojans. As mentioned, USC has not had a signature win this year and Washington State has not faced a team close to USC’s caliber. The closest thing that the Cougars had faced in terms of quality competition was Boise State and at one point in that game they trailed by as much as 21. Had Boise State not atypically collapsed this fixture would have an entirely different flavor in the build-up. The fact remains the Cougars’ stock is through the ceiling and USC’s is through the floor. As a result, we have an opportunity here to take back a likely short-priced favorite who is due to cash tickets for any takers. Let’s not forget that even if USC doesn’t play up to the billing yet again, we green up if they win this one by a touchdown. Given the fact Washington State has had trouble against the one prolific offense they faced this season, this should not be a problem for one of the nation’s most talented units.
Free Pick:
Take USC -4
