College Football Betting Preview
California (6-2) at USC (7-1)

 
Saturday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ABC

SBG Global Opening Line: USC  - 17.5  , Total  50

The two top teams in the Pac-10 get together on Saturday when #21 California visits #7 USC.  The Trojans have won a share of the last six Pac-10 titles.  Since getting upset by Oregon State, the Trojans have rolled over opponents including shutting out three of the last four.  That may not be saying much though considering Washington and Washington State are not much better than high school teams this season.  The BCS was not impressed either as USC dropped two spots after last week’s win against the Huskies. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking USC at Home.

California has won four of their last five including a 26-16 win over Oregon last week. Nate Longshore passed for 136 yards and a touchdown in relief of an injured Kevin Riley.  Longshore has not played well in his career against USC throwing four interceptions in two starts. “You need two quality quarterbacks, and you just can’t say enough about those guys,” California head coach Jeff Tedford said. “They’re always out there competing and supporting each other. … Nate is a veteran. He’s been in a lot of games. Sure, coming off the bench is a bit new for him, but it was no big deal.”  The Bears will probably have trouble regardless of who starts at quarterback against a USC defense that ranks first in the country in total defense.  Last year the Trojans won 24-17 over California and they have won four straight in the series overall.

Here are the College Football betting stats for Saturday’s game.  The Golden Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. The Golden Bears are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games on grass. The Golden Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in November. The Golden Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games. The Golden Bears are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Southern California. The road team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings between the two teams.

The Trojans are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 games in November. The Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. The Trojans are 12-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. The Trojans are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall.

SBG Global Current Line: USC  - 17.5  , Total  50

The Under is 5-1 in the Golden Bears last 6 games in November. The Over is 4-1 in the Golden Bears last 5 road games. The Under is 14-3-1 in the Trojans last 18 home games. The Under is 21-6-1 in the Trojans last 28 conference games. The Under is 19-7-1 in the Trojans last 27 games overall.

The Under is 5-2-1 in the Trojans last 8 games in November. The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between the two teams.

Pick: USC 1 out of 5 units

College Football Betting Preview
#23 Oregon at #9 USC
 Saturday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ABC

SBG Global Opening Line: USC -  17   ,  Total  57

Revenge will be on the mind of ninth-ranked USC on Saturday as they host #23 Oregon.  The Trojans rarely lose any games but they were beaten last year by the Ducks 27-21 and they are coming off a loss to the other Oregon team, the Beavers that knocked them from #1 in the polls.  With the volatility in college football it still could be possible that the Trojans could move up the rankings and regain that spot before the year is out, but not if they lose on Saturday. SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking USC at Home.

USC could be without two-time All-Pac-10 linebacker Rey Maualuga, who sprained his knee in the Oregon State loss and is questionable for Saturday.

The Trojans will need him considering Oregon is fourth in the country in rushing, averaging 308.6 yards in their first five games. “In areas we need to shore up, they are extremely capable and strong,” USC head coach Pete Carroll said. “You can’t ignore the running game with over 300 yards rushing.”

Here is a look at the College Football betting stats for Saturday’s game. The Ducks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. The Ducks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. The Ducks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.

The Trojans are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. The Trojans are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. The Trojans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a loss. The Trojans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The Trojans are 28-12 ATS in their last 40 home games. The Trojans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in October. The favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings between the two teams.

The Over is 5-1-1 in the Ducks last 7 games overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Ducks last 5 games on grass. The Under is 5-2 in the Ducks last 7 conference games. The Over is 9-4-2 in the Ducks last 15 road games.

SBG Global Current Line: USC -  16   ,  Total  56

The Under is 4-0 in the Trojans last 4 games in October. The Under is 7-1 in the Trojans last 8 home games. The Under is 16-5 in the Trojans last 21 games on grass. The Under is 21-7 in the Trojans last 28 conference games. The Under is 20-8 in the Trojans last 28 games overall. The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

Pick: USC 2 out of 5 units

#1 USC at Oregon State
Thursday, 9:00 pm Eastern – ESPN

SBG Global Opening Line: USC - 24 , Total 51

#1 ranked USC begins Pac-10 play on Thursday at Oregon State. The Trojans will be trying to win their seventh straight Pac-10 title. USC has won 9 of the last 10 meetings against Oregon State but they did lose to the Beavers in 2006. Both teams had byes last week and should be well rested for Thursday’s game. USC has a dominating defense led by linebackers Rey Maualuga and Brian Cushing. On offense the Trojans have quarterback Mark Sanchez.
SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking Southern Cal on the Road.

The Beavers lost their first two games of the year but bounced back with a nice win over Hawaii. Oregon State is led by QB Lyle Moevao and receivers Sammie Stroughter and Shane Morales.

Here is a look at the College Football betting stats for Thursday’s game. The Trojans are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a bye week. The Trojans are 6-1 against ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Trojans are 9-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. The Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on turf.

SBG Global Current Line: USC - 25 , Total 51

The Beavers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games on turf. The Beavers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. The Beavers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week. The Beavers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 conference games. The Beavers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall. The Beavers are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. The Beavers are 2-11-1 ATS in their last 14 games in September. The home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.

The Under is 10-3 in the Trojans last 13 games overall. The Under is 5-0 in the Trojans last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. The Under is 4-1 in the Trojans last 5 games in September. The Under is 20-7 in the Trojans last 27 conference games. The Over is 5-2 in the Trojans last 7 games following a bye week. The Under is 8-2-1 in the Beavers last 11 games following a bye week. The Over is 4-0 in the Beavers last 4 conference games. The Under is 4-1 in the Beavers last 5 home games. The Over is 5-2 in the Beavers last 7 games overall.

Pick Over 2 units

 #5 Ohio State at #1 USC
Saturday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ABC

SBG Global Opening Line: USC  -  10.5  ,  Total  44.5

The most anticipated game of the college football season takes place on Saturday as #1 USC hosts #5 Ohio State. Either USC or Ohio State has played for the national title in college football the last four seasons and the winner of this game will have the inside track this year.  USC and Ohio State have not played in 18 years and both teams are looking forward to the game.

“We love competing against the top teams,” USC quarterback Mark Sanchez said, “That’s why I came here. It’s going to be a great day for college football. The Coliseum is going to be rocking.”

SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking USC at Home.

The Buckeyes are not getting much respect after their lackluster win last week against Ohio.  Star running back Chris “Beanie” Wells is expected to play but how effective he will be is in question.  They missed him last week when they had just 272 yards in their 26-14 win over Ohio. “The only way we can be successful on the road at Southern Cal is be at our best, I mean, there’s no way that we can do it if we’re not at our best,” Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel said. “So I think all of us in the whole locker room recognized after the (Ohio) game that we weren’t at our best.”

USC was very impressive in their opening win against Virginia as Sanchez threw for three touchdowns and 338 yards. “You can just sense that if you give him time back there, he’s going to find guys and he’s got a real attitude about him to take advantage of it. It’s his nature,” said Trojans coach Pete Carroll.

The last time these two teams met was in 1990 when USC won 35-26.  They have an 11-9-1 edge in the all-time series against Ohio State.  Here are more betting stats for Saturday’s game.  The Buckeyes are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. the Pac-10. The Buckeyes are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games.

The Buckeyes are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games on grass. The Buckeyes are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in September. The Buckeyes are 23-10 ATS in their last 33 games overall. The Buckeyes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 non-conference College Football betting games.

SBG Global Current Line: USC  -  11   ,  Total  44.5

The Trojans are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 vs. the Big Ten. The Trojans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Trojans are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 non-conference games. The Trojans are 27-12 ATS in their last 39 home games.

The Under is 9-3 in the Buckeyes last 12 games in September. The Under is 6-1 in the Trojans last 7 home games. The Under is 9-3 in the Trojans last 12 games overall. The Over is 11-4 in the Trojans last 15 non-conference games. The Under is 5-2 in the Trojans last 7 games in September.

Pick: USC rolls easily 4units

2008 College Picks Record 2-0 + 5.00units

Saturday, 3:30 pm Eastern – ABC

SBG Global Opening Line: USC  -  20.5  ,  Total  43

This year Third-ranked USC begins the 2008 regular season with a bit of a chip on their shoulder after not making the National Championship game last season.  The Trojans have set an NCAA record with six straight 11-win seasons but last year was considered a failure because they did not even make the title game.  they must avoid looking past Virginia to the game against Ohio State in two weeks. “Every game is a championship game for us,” USC head coach Pete Carroll said.  The Trojans must replace 10 players that went to the NFL but at USC they don’t rebuild, they reload. SBG Global reports that early NCAA Football betting has the public taking USC on the Road.

“We’ve had a terrific run with the kids that have been in the program, that have won national championships, but they’ve all left us,” Carroll said. “To see the change in leadership and the emergence of the leadership, we sense a whole new excitement.”  Quarterback Mark Sanchez leads a very talented USC squad this season.  He dislocated his left kneecap earlier this month but is ready for Saturday’s game. “Oh, I think so, absolutely. Especially mentally,” Sanchez said, “I feel good about it. If it were up to me, I’m in.”

Last season the Trojans were ranked #1 before the season but suffered the biggest loss in college football betting history as Stanford beat them in early October.  They lost to Oregon later that month and finished 11-2 overall.  USC returns some excellent talent including linebackers Rey Maualuga and Brian Cushing. “I’m sure everybody’s confident on the defensive side that we’re going to be somebody,” Maualuga said.

SBG Global Current Line: USC  -  19.5  ,  Total  43

Virginia made it into the Top 25 last season but returns only 10 starters this season. “We like to have some challenging games on an on-going basis,” Virginia head coach Al Groh said. “It’s good for our team. It brings out the best in your team. Competition is not about always scheduling to win. Competition is about stepping out there and putting yourself out there a little bit and seeing what you can do with it.”

Here are the NCAA Football betting stats for Saturday’s game. The Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. The Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Trojans are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 non-conference games.

The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in August. The Cavaliers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 non-conference games.

The Under is 5-0 in the Trojans last 5 games in August. The Under is 9-2 in the Trojans last 11 games overall. The Under is 4-1 in the Trojans last 5 road games. The Under is 15-4 in the Trojans last 19 games on grass. The Over is 10-4 in the Trojans last 14 non-conference games. The Over is 4-1 in the Cavaliers last 5 games on grass. The Under is 4-1 in the Cavaliers last 5 games in August. The Over is 4-1 in the Cavaliers last 5 games overall. The Under is 13-6 in the Cavaliers last 19 home games.

Pick USC 1unit