USC vs. UCLA Odds, Picks, NCAAB Predictions (1/5/23)

It's one of the exceptional color scheme rivalries in all of sports as the USC Trojans take on the UCLA Bruins

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While USC has hovered around mediocracy, UCLA's production has jumped a point and a half since it brought in Mick Cronin

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While USC hasn't sniffed the same level of success as UCLA in recent years, they have done well in this rivalry. Can USC get angry again?

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Punters don't assume they opened the Trojans as a +14 underdog. Bettors, on the other hand, are much more confident in their chances of competing

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This is not surprising given their latest story in this feud, which contains a defensive identity to limit the Bruins' deadly offensive accomplishment.

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They'll want to turn to his protection again, as UCLA's offensive production returns to playing at an elite level.

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Speaking of offensive achievements, punter confidence points will be scored in a flash by setting the total at 140.5

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Bettors have been type neutral, failing to push him either way overall. That's interesting since USC's track record has indicated they've played at an elite level

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