3.3* Victory Bell Rivalry Game USC vs. UCLA

[Pick Bot]

USC -3.5 3.3* play
I started getting out in front of fading UCLA two weeks ago when they were lucky against Washington and it was my game of the week last week with Arizona State. Those two games were at home and now this team has to go on the road with a beat up team particurly on the offensive line to face an elite defense. UCLA gave up 9 sacks a week ago and really struggle with elite defenses. USC has an elite defensive front that will cause major issues for Brett Hundley with George Uko and Leonard Williams leading the way. USC players are home in a big rivalry game that means an awful lot in recruiting. I expect USC to dominate as they are playing for their coach who the players adore.

USC is just the better team and is more healthy at this point. The offense is well balanced with serious weapons in the passing game with Marqise Lee and Nelson Agholor. UCLA has a lot of strengths on defense and NFL players at each level, but they just can't dominate a game against an offense that can beat you running the ball and passing the ball. This defense is also going to be on the field a lot of this game and will get worn out as UCLA will have a few three and outs early that will set up the tone for the entire game.