USC vs Stanford Odds, Lines & Predictions – CFB Week 2

• #6 USC hosts Stanford in College Football Week 2 on Saturday night
• The Trojans are priced as massive home favorites at LA Memorial Stadium
• Read below for USC vs Stanford odds, lines and predictions

The USC Trojans will faceoff against the Stanford Cardinal in a Saturday night college football game on September 9th, 2023 at LA Memorial Coliseum. The game is set to start at 10:30 PM EST and will be broadcast on FOX.

The current betting odds have USC as a heavy favorite with a spread of -29 (-110) and an Over/Under of 69.5 total points. While the odds heavily favor the Trojans, the Cardinal have performed well in this rivalry historically.

Let’s analyze the USC vs Stanford odds and offer our prediction for Saturday night’s CFB game.

USC vs Stanford Odds

In the USC vs Stanford odds, the Trojans are gigantic -1000 moneyline favorites, giving them a 99% implied win probability. The Cardinal come back as +2000 underdogs, giving them 0.5% implied win probability.

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USC vs Stanford Betting Trends

Stanford has an impressive 6-3 ATS record in their last nine games against USC. However, when it comes to winning the games outright, Stanford has been less successful, with a 2-4 straight-up record in their last six matchups against the Trojans.

On the other hand, USC has been quite dominant in its recent history against Pac-12 opponents, including Stanford. They have an 8-2 SU record in their last 10 games against any team in the Pac-12 conference. Specifically against Stanford, the total has gone OVER in five of the last six meetings.

Weather conditions also play a role, especially for outdoor games. The forecast for the game day is 27ºC with 48% humidity and almost no chance of precipitation. The wind speed is expected to be around 4 mph. This could lead to plenty of points being put up at the Coliseum on Saturday night.

Trojans Boast Prolific Offense

USC is currently 2-0 to begin the 2023 CFB season, coming off a commanding 66-14 victory over Nevada in Week 1. Quarterback Caleb Williams remains the repeat favorite in the Heisman odds after throwing for 597 passing yards and 9 touchdowns in the two matchups.

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In the Trojans’ recent victory over the Wolfpack, they accumulated 668 yards of total offense (453 passing, 215 rushing). Running back MarShawn Lloyd leads the team in rushing yards with 118, while wide receiver Tahj Washington has 160 receiving yards.

USC’s offense, led by Williams, has certainly been impressive, but their defense remains a concern. They have allowed a significant number of points in their recent games, which could be a potential weakness against a strong passing team like Stanford.

Cardinal a Capable Underdog

Stanford enters this game with a 1-0 record, having won their most recent game against Hawaii. The Cardinals defeated the Rainbow Warriors by a 37-24 score on the strength of their balanced offense. The team had 248 passing yards and 158 rushing yards in the victory.

Stanford’s top players include quarterback Ashton Daniels, who has thrown for 248 passing yards, and running back Casey Filkins, who has accumulated 67 rushing yards. Tight end Benjamin Yurosek leads the team in receiving yards with 138.

While the passing offense looked strong, it’s still hard to tell just how much the run game has improved after it only averaged 107.3 YPG in 2022. Defensively, the Cardinal surrendered 350 yards of offense to the Rainbow Warriors in their opening game.

USC vs Stanford Prediction

For Stanford to win this matchup, they will need to exploit USC’s defensive weaknesses and focus on their passing game. They should also aim to improve their rushing attack to keep the USC defense on its toes.

USC, on the other hand, should continue to rely on their potent offense led by Caleb Williams. They will need to tighten up their defense to prevent Stanford from capitalizing on their vulnerabilities. That’s easier said than done when you look at the USC vs Stanford history.

While USC is heavily favored in this matchup, Stanford has the potential to put up a strong fight. They’ve covered in six of the last nine meetings against USC, and Ashton Daniels is a promising QB. This betting line is simply too high for what should be a comfortable but not blowout-style victory for USC.

• Pick: Stanford Cardinal (+29)