Pac-12 Championship: Stanford vs. USC Predictions Against Spread 12/1/17
This year’s Pac-12 Championship Game will be a rematch of an early-season game between conference foes. Will the USC Trojans cover the spread tonight against Stanford?
The Odds: Stanford vs. USC, 8:00 p.m. ET
According to oddsmakers, the Trojans are 4-point favorites to beat the Cardinal. Stanford opened as a 3.5-point underdog before the line was bet up. As for the total, the number hit the board at 57 but jumped to 58.5.
Stanford finished its regular-season with a 9-3 record while USC won 10 games while losing two. From a betting perspective, the Cardinal went 5-6 against the spread while the Trojans were a putrid 3-8 ATS.
Stanford Injury Report
Running back Bryce Love is still dealing with an ankle injury but is probable for tonight’s game. Defensive end Eric Cotton, however, is out with a foot injury. Cornerback Terrence Alexander, meanwhile, is questionable with a forearm injury.
USC Trojans Injury Report
Receiver Velus Jones Jr. is questionable with an ankle injury while defensive tackle Rasheem Green is probable despite dealing with a shoulder ailment. Depth players Christian Rector (hand) and kicker Chase McGrath (groin) are both probable.
Our Prediction
The Trojans have won five of their last six games against the spread after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. If they bottle up Love, Stanford has proven to be a punchless offense. The Cardinal is also just 2-7-1 at the betting window in its last 10 games coming off a win and is winless at 0-5 against the spread in its last five games following an ATS victory.
Pac-12 Championship Game Prediction: USC Trojans -4
