Michigan Wolverines
American Football NCAAF LA Memorial Coliseum Sat 11 Oct 19:30
Southern California Trojans (USC)
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Michigan vs USC

Michigan meet USC in this NCAAF Week 7 matchup at LA Memorial Coliseum, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, October 11. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

USC Look a Great Bet to Win

The betting prediction is to back USC at -139. We think that Michigan are massively opposable, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.

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27-24 Victory for Michigan in Pair’s Last Battle

Michigan Wolverines beat Wisconsin Badgers in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 24-10 home win at Michigan Stadium.

USC Trojans have won three home games on the spin. On the road at Memorial Stadium in their last game, they were beaten 34-32 by Illinois Fighting Illini.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Michigan won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 27-24 triumph when facing USC at Michigan Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Michigan vs USC Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Michigan vs USC with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best bet could be taking USC to simply achieve a victory in this college football battle. Our pick can be taken at -139 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and analyzing the form guide are key steps before making CFB predictions. We also put strong emphasis on stats, where a data-led approach often leads to smarter picks.

Key Michigan vs USC stats:

  • USC have won 4 consecutive games at home.
  • USC have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • USC have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Michigan have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

USC Moneyline Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This college wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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If you’re looking for greater odds, USC can be backed at a bigger price against the spread. Also consider the option of looking at the Result & Total and Double Result lines.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bryce Underwood Under 185.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Bryce Underwood (Michigan) is priced at -114 to finish with fewer than 185.5 passing yards. There’s no reason to doubt our instinct, so we’ll bet on him falling short of the QB Passing Yards line.

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Donaven McCulley Under 51.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Donaven McCulley (Michigan) to end with fewer than 51.5 receiving yards stand at -114. We’re confident he’ll fall short of the Player Receiving Yards line, as the total looks too high.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline USC
Totals Under 56.5
Passing Yards Bryce Underwood Under 185.5

Our same game parlay has three options: USC to win, Under 56.5 points and Bryce Underwood (Michigan) to have Under 185.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Michigan Michigan logo 24 - 28 USC logo USC

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close matchup and we’ll have a play on the Trojans achieving a 28-24 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Michigan vs USC Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

You can back USC at -143 to win against Michigan, with the latter trading at +120. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 59% chance of success.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 57.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 57.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

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Waymond Jordan Favorite to Score First Touchdown

Waymond Jordan is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +490. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.

Touchdown

Receiving Yards

Donaven McCulley (Michigan)
Over 45.5
-112
Under 45.5
-112
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Andrew Marsh (Michigan)
Over 29.5
-112
Under 29.5
-112
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Rushing Yards

Justice Haynes (Michigan)
Over 102.5
-112
Under 102.5
-112
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Jordan Marshall (Michigan)
Over 38.5
-112
Under 38.5
-112
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Passing Yards

Micro Betting

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college football and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether a player will make or miss a field goal.

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USC Keep Cashing In at Home

USC have run off three consecutive wins at LA Memorial Coliseum. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 44.00 points per contest and conceding 23.50.

Michigan have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 22.50 points scored and 16.80 points allowed.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O56.5 U56.5
USC logo USC Home Stats 8-2 67.50 44.00 23.50 8 2
Michigan logo Michigan Away Stats 6-4 39.30 22.50 16.80 1 9
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O56.5 = Games Over 56.5 Points
  • U56.5 = Games Under 56.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Michigan Wolverines logo Michigan Wolverines Stats
USC logo USC Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Indiana 10 0 445 121 324 6-0 4-0 10W
Ohio State 9 0 327 65 262 5-0 4-0 9W
Oregon 8 1 348 124 224 4-1 4-0 3W
Michigan 7 2 253 155 98 5-0 2-2 3W
USC 7 2 356 196 160 5-0 2-2 2W
Nebraska 7 3 325 199 126 4-2 3-1 1W
Minnesota 6 3 214 194 20 6-0 0-3 1W
Iowa 6 3 266 123 143 4-2 2-1 1L
Washington 6 3 294 180 114 4-1 2-2 1L
Illinois 6 3 298 233 65 4-1 2-2 1W
Northwestern 5 4 197 172 25 4-1 1-3 2L
Rutgers 5 5 299 300 -1 4-2 1-3 1W
Maryland 4 5 228 211 17 3-3 1-2 5L
UCLA 3 6 184 276 -92 2-3 1-3 2L
Wisconsin 3 6 113 201 -88 3-3 0-3 1W
Michigan State 3 6 230 283 -53 3-2 0-4 6L
Penn State 3 6 276 201 75 3-3 0-3 6L
Purdue 2 8 209 277 -68 2-4 0-4 8L