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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Directv Holiday Bowl
(10-3) Louisville Cardinals vs. USC Trojans (7-5)
2023 Directv Holiday Bowl
Date: Wednesday, December 27th
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Directv Holiday Bowl ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Louisville -7.5 | USC +7.5
Holiday Bowl Moneyline Odds: Louisville -286 | USC +228
College Football Betting Total: O/U 57.5
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The Cardinals have played in 25 bowl games, going 12-12-1 overall.
This marks their 12th appearance in 14 seasons. USC boasts 57 bowl game appearances with a 34-20 record.
USC is 1-2 in past Holiday Bowl appearances, and this game is their first meeting with Louisville. EVER.
The dynamics of this bowl game would have significantly changed had Caleb Williams been in the lineup. Caleb Williams, the 2022/23 Heisman Trophy winner, has decided to forgo participation in the bowl game to prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Louisville Cardinals
In Louisville’s most recent loss to Florida State, the Cardinals faced a -7-point deficit going into the 4th and were unable to mount a comeback effort, falling 16-6.
Louisville has gone into nine games as the favorite this season and two games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 5-7.
The average point total in Louisville’s 13 games is currently 50.6 points per game.
This has led to an over/under record of 6-6 for the Cardinals.
Louisville Cardinals Stats
On offense, Louisville comes into the game averaging 30.9, which is 31st in the NCAA. On average, they are averaging 244 passing yards (40th) compared to 27th in rushing yards.
For the season, they are averaging 482 rushing attempts per contest.
This season, the Cardinals’ defense has yielded an average of 104.8 rushing yards, earning them a rank of 195th. Opponents have an average of 205.4 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks attaining a passer rating of 73.5 when facing Louisville.
They are currently 80th in points allowed in NCAA rankings.
On offense, the Cardinals finished with 10 first downs and 188 yards of total offense. Through the air, they through the ball 36 times for 111 yards. Their running game produced 77 yards on 34 carries.
USC Trojans
In USC’s most recent loss to UCLA, the Trojans faced a -4-point deficit going into the 4th and were unable to mount a comeback effort, falling 38-20.
So far, USC has been favored eight times and the underdog in three games.
This has led to an ATS record of 3-8 and an average scoring differential of +6.9.
Over 12 games, the average over/under line for USC’s games has been 66.6 points. The total score in these matchups has averaged 76.8 points, resulting in an OU record of 8-3.
USC Trojans Stats
USC’s offense has put up an average of 41.8 points per game, placing them 6th in the NCAA rankings. Through the air, they’ve gained 329.8 passing yards on average, ranking 6th in the nation.
On the ground, they’re holding the 88th position in rushing yards, with 341 rushing attempts per game this season.
The Trojans’ finished with 42 pass attempts vs. UCLA, accumulating 384 yards and one score. In the rushing game, they averaged 0.1 yards per carry and notched one rushing touchdown.
The Trojans defense heads into this week’s matchup with 27 sacks and sitting 1st in QB hurries. So far, they’ve allowed 34.9 points per game (145th).
In the pass defense department, they’re 149th nationally, giving up 255.2 passing yards per game.
Additionally, when it comes to defending the run, USC’s defense is allowing 185.3 rushing yards per contest.
Louisville Cardinals vs. USC Trojans NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Cardinals are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Trojans are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Cardinals are 3-7 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Trojans have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Cardinals’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Trojans’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Louisville vs. USC Line Movement
Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | -295 | -286 | -7.5 | -7.5 |
Trojans | +235 | +228 | +7.5 | +7.5 |
4* Free 2023 Directv Holiday Bowl NCAA Betting Prediction: USC +7.5
USC began the 2023/24 season with national championship hopes, a sentiment widely shared after six games. However, their path led them to the unexpected Holiday Bowl, far from their championship aspirations.
As they face #15 Louisville on Wednesday, questions arise about the motivation of the Southern California team in San Diego.
Adding intrigue, Miller Moss makes his first career start as USC’s quarterback, a challenging task against Louisville (10-3), boasting the 16th-ranked total defense, allowing 307.4 YPG this season. Louisville will also grapple with their challenges, including the absence of star running back Jawhar Jordan and top receiver Jamari Thrash, both eyeing the NFL.
Even though I’m backing Louisville to win this one outright, I’d advise going with the moneyline. This game might turn out to be tighter than expected, but I anticipate Louisville securing a victory over USC.
My pick on the spread is USC at +7.5. I’m expecting the USC rushing attack to do some damage against Louisville’s rush defense.
My play for this game is USC at +7.5.
At 57.5, we have this game going over with a combined 61 points.
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