USC vs Minnesota | Predictions

Saturday, September 18, 2010

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#18 USC @ Minnesota – 3:30 PM ET on ESPN

USC was not sharp against Virginia last week but Minnesota lost to South Dakota in another one of those FCS shockers. Both teams have stuff to work on but this is still a huge talent mismatch. Look for USC to take out some frustration on the Golden Gopehrs who don’t have much to hang their hat on after two games. USC needs to work itself out too before PAC 10 play starts or else it will be another long season for Kiffin & Co. At -14 USC just might be a steal…if they are focused.

Prediction: USC 42 – Minnesota 10 – Bet Now

Odds: USC: -12 – Minnesota: +12 – Over/Under: 53.5

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Current streak:

• Southern Cal has won 2 straight games.

Team records:

• Southern Cal: 2-0 SU, 0-2 ATS
• Minnesota: 1-1 SU, 1-0 ATS

USC Trojans most recently:

• When playing in September are 8-2
• When playing on turf are 6-4
• After being outgained are 8-2
• When playing outside the conference are 10-0

Minnesota Golden Gophers most recently:

• When playing in September are 7-3
• When playing on turf are 5-5
• After outgaining opponent are 3-7
• When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few betting trends to consider:

• Southern Cal is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
• Southern Cal is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
• Southern Cal is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
• Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
• Minnesota is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home

Next up:

• Southern Cal at Washington State, Saturday, September 25
• Minnesota home to Northern Illinois, Saturday, September 25