The Trojans will play the Golden Bears on Saturday, October 28th, 2023. The matchup takes place at California Memorial Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 9 matchup at 4:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on PAC12.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2023 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 9 action features a matchup between USC and California, kicking off at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 28th, 2023. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - USC has a 96.67 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for California is 94.00.
- Away USC - As Week 9 looms, USC currently has a 2-1 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 1st in the Pac-12 Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home California - California has a 2-2 record as a home team as they approach Week 9. They currently rank 4th in the Pac-12 Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, USC ranks 1st (363) in the Pac-12 Conference, with California currently ranking 9th (209) for points scored in the Pac-12 Conference.
- Points Against - USC stands 3rd (244) in the Pac-12 Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2023 college football season. California sits at 4th (218) in the Pac-12 Conference for points against them heading into Week 9 of the 2023 season.
- Team Records - USC has a 6-2 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with California currently 3-4 for the 2023 college football regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild Week 9 showdown as USC battles California at California Memorial Stadium. It's the second half of the 2023-24 college football season, and both teams are hungry for a victory. According to the SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, USC holds a slight edge with a rating of 96.67, while California trails closely behind at 94.00. With a 6-2 standing, USC aims to extend their winning streak, while California, currently at 3-4, hopes to turn the tide.
Expect fireworks on the field as these two teams leave it all out there. With USC's high ranking, they enter the game as the favorites. However, California won't back down easily and will fight tooth and nail to secure a victory at home. Who will come out on top? Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM, BetWay, or BetRivers and find out.
Don't miss the excitement of this matchup's prop bets below. Will USC's offense outshine California's defense? Or will California's home-field advantage give them the upper hand? Get in on the action and compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline to maximize your chances of winning big. This game has all the makings of an instant classic, so don't miss out on the opportunity to witness it firsthand.
Best Trojans at Golden Bears Odds
| Underdog California | Favorite USC |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog California | Favorite USC |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
USC is a -10.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while California is a +10.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 66.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 66.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
USC is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and California is a +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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USC
California
10/28/23 4:00pm EDT | -10.5 -110+10.5 -110 |
Underdog California - California bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10.5 California underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite USC - USC bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10.5 USC favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
USC at California Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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USC
California
First Team To Score
10/28/23 4:00pm EDT | -165+130Bet |
USC
California
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/28/23 4:00pm EDT | -210+135+10000Bet |
USC
California
Game to Overtime
10/28/23 4:00pm EDT | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
USC
California
Both Teams Score 10+
10/28/23 4:00pm EDT | Yes -5000No +1200Bet |
| BetMGM | |
USC
California
Both Teams Score 20+
10/28/23 4:00pm EDT | Yes -350No +260Bet |
USC
California
Both Teams Score 30+
10/28/23 4:00pm EDT | Yes +170No -225Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 9 | USC vs California Saturday, October 28th, 2023 | USC 50, CAL 49 California Memorial Stadium | USC by 1 |
| 2022 Week 10 | California vs USC Saturday, November 5th, 2022 | USC 41, CAL 35 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | USC by 6 |
| 2021 Week 14 | USC vs California Saturday, December 4th, 2021 | CAL 24, USC 14 California Memorial Stadium | California by 10 |
| 2019 Week 12 | USC vs California Saturday, November 16th, 2019 | USC 41, CAL 17 California Memorial Stadium | USC by 24 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| USC | 5-4 | 0.556 | 8 | 5 | 544 | 447 | 4-3 | 3-2 | W1 |
| California | 4-5 | 0.444 | 6 | 7 | 393 | 426 | 3-3 | 3-3 | L1 |
USC & California Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
USC Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| USC | +10000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| California | +50000 Bet |
USC & California Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | San Jose State vs USC | USC 56, SJSU 28 Saturday, August 26th, 2023 |
| Week 1 | Nevada vs USC | USC 66, NEV 14 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Stanford vs USC | USC 56, STAN 10 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | USC vs Arizona State | USC 42, ASU 28 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | USC vs Colorado | USC 48, COLO 41 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Arizona vs USC | USC 43, ARIZ 41 (3OT) Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | USC vs Notre Dame | ND 48, USC 20 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Utah vs USC | UTAH 34, USC 32 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | USC vs California | USC 50, CAL 49 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Washington vs USC | WASH 52, USC 42 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | USC vs Oregon | ORE 36, USC 27 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | UCLA vs USC | UCLA 38, USC 20 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Louisville vs USC Directv Holiday Bowl | USC 42, LOU 28 Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | California vs North Texas | CAL 58, UNT 21 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Auburn vs California | AUB 14, CAL 10 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Idaho vs California | CAL 31, IDHO 17 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | California vs Washington | WASH 59, CAL 32 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Arizona State vs California | CAL 24, ASU 21 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Oregon State vs California | ORST 52, CAL 40 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | California vs Utah | UTAH 34, CAL 14 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | USC vs California | USC 50, CAL 49 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | California vs Oregon | ORE 63, CAL 19 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Washington State vs California | CAL 42, WSU 39 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | California vs Stanford | CAL 27, STAN 15 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | California vs UCLA | CAL 33, UCLA 7 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | California vs Texas Tech Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl | TTU 34, CAL 14 Saturday, December 16th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the USC vs California College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at 4:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the USC vs California Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the USC vs California Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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