NCAAF Predictions breaks down each NCAAF matchup of the season, sharing betting information and statistics that helps you get into the game.
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The USC Trojans are the favorites, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), in this season's Pac-12 Championship Game, where they will meet the Utah Utes. The game starts at 8:00 PM ET on December 2, 2022, airing on FOX from Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. The expected point total for the game is 67.
The Utes should compete as underdogs (+2.5) in their matchup against the Trojans (the game has a total of 67 points).
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Odds and Game Info
- Game Day: Friday, December 2, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Paradise, Nevada
- Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
- Spread Favorite: USC (-2.5)
- Moneyline: USC (-148), Utah (+125)
- Total: 67 Points
USC Betting Info
- USC has beaten the spread eight times in 12 games.
- Against the spread as 2.5-point or better favorites, USC is 7-4.
- Out of 12 USC games so far this year, nine have hit the over.
- The Trojans have won each of the 10 games they were favored on the moneyline this season.
- The Trojans have played nine times with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter, and earned a victory in each game.
Utah Betting Info
- Utah is 7-5-0 against the spread this season.
- There have been six Utah games (out of 12) that went over the total this season.
- The Utes will play as the underdog for the first time this season.
- The Utes are undefeated in two games this season when they're the underdog by +125 or more on the moneyline.
USC vs. Utah Comparison
| Trojans | Stats | Utes |
|---|---|---|
| 322.6 | Pass yards | 247.7 |
| 262.8 | Pass yards against | 206.3 |
| 184 | Rush yards | 220.1 |
| 142.4 | Rush yards against | 111.3 |
| +23 | Turnover differential | +6 |
USC Leaders
- Caleb Williams has recorded 3,712 yards (309.3 ypg) on 268-of-407 passing with 34 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he's added 351 rushing yards (29.3 ypg) on 97 carries while scoring 10 touchdowns on the ground.
- Travis Dye has carried the ball 145 times for a team-high 884 yards on the ground and has found the end zone nine times as a runner. He's also tacked on 20 catches for 194 yards (16.2 per game).
- Austin Jones has carried the ball 98 times for 609 yards (50.8 per game) and five touchdowns while also racking up 207 yards through the air, scoring one time.
- Jordan Addison's 810 yards as a receiver pace the team. He's been targeted 75 times and has collected 54 receptions and eight touchdowns.
- Tahj Washington has put together a 583-yard season so far with five touchdowns, reeling in 39 passes on 55 targets.
- Mario Williams' 31 catches have turned into 545 yards and four touchdowns.
- Tuli Tuipulotu leads the team with 12.5 sacks, and also has 15 TFL and 35 tackles.
- Shane Lee is the team's tackle leader this year. He's totaled 65 tackles, six TFL, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions.
- Calen Bullock leads the team with five interceptions, while also recording 44 tackles and five passes defended.
Utah Leaders
- Cameron Rising has thrown for 2,629 yards on 218-of-329 passing with 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 392 yards and six rushing touchdowns.
- Tavion Thomas has rushed for 687 yards on 142 carries so far this year while scoring seven times on the ground.
- Dalton Kincaid's 833 receiving yards (69.4 yards per game) are a team high. He has 65 catches on 87 targets with eight touchdowns.
- Devaughn Vele has 50 receptions (on 82 targets) for a total of 595 yards (49.6 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Money Parks' 21 receptions (on 34 targets) have netted him 314 yards (26.2 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Van Fillinger has five sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and 18 tackles.
- R.J. Hubert is the team's leading tackler this year. He's racked up 55 tackles, three TFL, and two interceptions.
- Clark Phillips III leads the team with six interceptions, while also putting up 21 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and six passes defended.
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USC vs. Utah Over/Under Trends
- USC and its opponents have gone over 67 combined points in eight of 12 games this season.
- Utah has played four games this season that ended with a combined score over 67 points.
- The average total in USC's games this season is 66.6, 0.4 points fewer than this matchup's over/under.
- Utah's contests this season have a 57.3-point average over/under, 9.7 fewer points than this game's point total.
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