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(December 2, 2022) - The No. 4 ranked USC Trojans will face off against Utah in the Pac-12 Conference championship game Friday night in Las Vegas. For the Trojans, a win here keeps them in contention for the College Football Playoff.
What's the Line and is it Accurate?
The line has moved between USC -2.5 and -3 with no trending in either direction.
Gambling911.com has detected that the Wrong Team is Favored in this matchup as the number we arrive at is Utah 1.94 for an Overlay of 4.5. Overlays Greater Than 5 Points Overall are 2-14 for the favorite as of November 27, 2022. We are not quite at the number 5 in this one, but close enough.
However, Overlays of 3/2.5 and below without going over the number 3 have gone 4-14 Against The Spread for the favorite.
What's at Stake December 3?
For USC, as noted already, they have a shot at making the College Football Playoff.
USC (11-1) completed its best regular season since 2008 with a 38-27 vicrory over Notre Dame on Saturday.
Utah (9-3) is playing in its fourth Pac-12 title game since 2018 and will be looking to cement its spot in the upcoming Rose Bowl. They already handed the Trojans their lone loss of the season.
"As we all know, very difficult to beat a really good team twice, but that's what our challenge is," Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said in his press conference on Monday. "SC is ultra-talented, very efficient on offense. I know they're not No. 1 in total offense, but they're No. 1 in yards per play, which is to me, is more important."
USC running back Travis Dye rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown against the Utes in that previous loss but will be sidelined with an injury for this one. Backup Austin Jones should be a worthy replacement as he gained 154 yards in last week's defeat of the Fighting Irish.
This game will be played in Las Vegas.
For a more detailed look at this game, BetUS host Gary Segars, and college football expert handicappers Kyle Hunter and Parker Fleming offer their preview.
USC in Lined Games of 3 This Season
Nov 19 @ UCLA - USC -2.5 UCLA (road favorite covers with 3 point win) USC 3.02 On the Money
Oct 15 @ UTAH - USC +3 to +3.5 Utah (road dog USC covers with Utah 1 point win) Utah 1.68 Overlay of 1.5 to 2 points
USC in Lined Games of 6 This Season
Nov 26 vs ND - Notre Dame +4.5 / +5.5 USC (home favorite USC covers with 7 point win) USC 4.63 On the Money
- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
