The USC Trojans (1-0) host the Nevada Wolf Pack Saturday at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nevada vs. USC odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Nevada finished last season 2-10 straight up and 4-8 against the spread (ATS). The Wolf Pack scored 102 points in their first 3 games — going 2-1 straight up and ATS — but just 124 in their last 9. Nevada’s regular season wins total is currently at Over 4 (-145) / Under 4 (+120).
USC failed to cover the spread as a 31-point home favorite in a 56-28 win vs. the San Jose State Spartans last Saturday. The Trojans led by 35 with 6:53 remaining but allowed a TD with 5:08 remaining to give San Jose State the backdoor cover.
USC is No. 6 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.