- USC is a -29.5 point favorite vs. Stanford
- Total (Over/Under): 69.5 points
- Watch the game on FOX
The Stanford Cardinal visit Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to take on the USC Trojans on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EDT in Los Angeles.
USC is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -29.5 (-110).
The Stanford vs. USC Over/Under is 69.5 total points.
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Stanford vs. USC Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Stanford | +29.5 -110 | 69.5 -105 | +2000 |
| USC | -29.5 -110 | 69.5 -115 | -10000 |
Stanford vs USC Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts USC will win this game with 95.0% confidence.
Stanford vs USC Spread Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Stanford will cover the spread with 73.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Stanford and USC, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Stanford Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Stanford has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 away games (+6.45 Units / 161% ROI)
- Stanford has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+4.30 Units / 79% ROI)
- Stanford has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 93% ROI)
- Stanford has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- Stanford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 away games (+2.50 Units / 62% ROI)
USC Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- USC has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.80 Units / 64% ROI)
- USC has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 7 games at home (+6.00 Units / 17% ROI)
- USC has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.15 Units / 63% ROI)
- USC has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+4.00 Units / 68% ROI)
- USC has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.35 Units / 9% ROI)
Best Stanford Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Stanford players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Benjamin Yurosek has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 5 of his last 8 games (+1.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Casey Filkins has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 2 of his last 3 games (+0.80 Units / 21% ROI)
- Casey Filkins has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 2 of his last 3 games (+0.80 Units / 21% ROI)
Best USC Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for USC players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Caleb Williams has hit the TD Passes Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+5.55 Units / 33% ROI)
- Mario Williams has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.40 Units / 44% ROI)
- Caleb Williams has hit the Passing Yards Over in 6 of his last 8 games (+3.60 Units / 39% ROI)
- Austin Jones has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Caleb Williams has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 10 of his last 16 games (+2.75 Units / 14% ROI)
- Tahj Washington has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 5 of his last 7 games (+2.50 Units / 29% ROI)
- Austin Jones has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 2 of his last 3 games (+0.85 Units / 24% ROI)
Stanford Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Stanford is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Stanford is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 74.07% ROI
- Stanford is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Stanford is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
USC Against the Spread (ATS) Record
USC is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- USC is 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.35 Units / 9.03% ROI
- USC is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
- USC is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
Stanford: Keys to the Game vs. USC
Stanford is 1-18 (.053) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2021 season– 3rd-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .414
Stanford is 2-12 (.143) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2021 season– tied for 9th-worst in FBS; Average: .439
Stanford is winless (0-10) when losing at least one fumble since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .390
Stanford is 3-16 (.136) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2021 season– tied for 8th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .322
USC: Keys to the Game vs. Stanford
#6 USC is 16-5 (.762) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2021 season– tied for 14th-best in FBS; Average: .548
#6 USC is 11-6 (.478) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2021 season– 15th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .403
#6 USC was 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush in the 2022 season– tied for 11th-best in FBS; Average: .587
#6 USC is 10-5 (.526) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2021 season– 10th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .398
Matchup Notes for Stanford vs. USC
USC’s offense threw for 4,696 passing yards in 14 games (335.4 YPG) in the 2022 season — third-best among FBS offenses. Stanford’s defense allowed just 220.8 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 33rd-best among FBS defenses.
USC’s WRs gained 3,878 yards on 263 receptions (14.7 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for 27th-best among FBS WRs. Stanford’s defense allowed 12.4 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — fourth-worst among Pac-12 defenses.
USC’s QBs has thrown for 9,500 passing yards in 28 games (339.3 YPG) since the 2021 season — fourth-best among FBS teams. Stanford’s defense has allowed just 229.5 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — third-best among Pac-12 defenses.
Stanford’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 9.2% of 848 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 29th-worst among FBS offenses. USC’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.5% of attempts since the 2021 season — 28th-best among FBS defenses.
Stanford’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 9.2% of 848 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 29th-worst among FBS offenses. USC’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.5% of attempts since the 2021 season — fourth-best among P5 defenses.
Stanford had just 252.2 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among Pac-12 skill players. USC’s defense allowed 264.1 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among Pac-12 defenses.
Stanford Offensive Stats & Trends
Stanford TEs have averaged 9.0 receptions per game (9/1) this season– tied for 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 3.2
Stanford’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 9.2% of 848 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 29th-worst among FBS offenses. USC’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.5% of attempts since the 2021 season — 28th-best among FBS defenses.
Stanford’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 9.2% of 848 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for 29th-worst among FBS offenses. USC’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.5% of attempts since the 2021 season — fourth-best among P5 defenses.
Stanford had just 252.2 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among Pac-12 skill players. USC’s defense allowed 264.1 receiving yards per game in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among Pac-12 defenses.
Stanford’s TEs was targeted 74 times in the 2022 season — fourth-most among Pac-12 TEs. USC’s defense allowed 3,698 receiving yards in the 2022 season — second-most among P5 defenses.
USC Offensive Stats & Trends
#6 USC Skill Players have 14 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– tied for most among FBS Teams
#6 USC QBs had 17 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down in the 2022 season– tied for 2nd most among FBS Teams
#6 USC WRs have caught 4 touchdown passes in the Red Zone this season– most among Power 5 Teams
#6 USC WRs have 12 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– most among FBS Teams
#6 USC WRs have 660 receiving yards this season– most among FBS Teams
Stanford Cardinal Defensive Stats & Trends
Stanford has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 16 rushing attempts (50% TFL%) this season– best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Stanford has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 16 rushing attempts (50% TFL%) this season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 17%.
Stanford allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 87 of 411 carries (21%) in the 2022 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 13%
Stanford allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 87 of 411 carries (21%) in the 2022 season– worst in FBS; Average: 13%
Stanford has averaged 6.0 sacks per game this season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 2.1
USC Trojans Defensive Stats & Trends
#6 USC has allowed 4 TD passes this season– tied for most among Power 5 Teams
#6 USC has allowed 7 receptions for 20+ yards this season– tied for most among Power 5 Teams
#6 USC has allowed 572 Passing Yards this season– most among Power 5 Teams
#6 USC defense has allowed 7 completions for 20 or more yards this season– tied for most among Power 5 Teams
#6 USC has allowed 572 Passing Yards this season– 3rd-most in FBS
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