Michigan v. USC Odds & Predictions | 2006 Rose Bowl
June 5, 2008
Exciting Rose Bowl this year and the Michigan USC odds show that this is a game between two evenly matched teams. The line is nearly a pick em at whatever book you turn to and the total is sitting at 47. This is the biggest non-BCS bowl and will be played once again in Pasadena.
Michigan is feeling cheated after being no. 2 for most of the season and putting up an impressive performance against Ohio State last time out, losing by just three points as seven point underdogs. The offensive explosion in that game blasted the total of 40.5 by doubling the number. Chad Henne had two touchdowns and 267 yards, but Mike Hart was once again the star. Hart ran for 142 yards and three touchdowns. Michigan finished the year 11-1 SU and 7-4 ATS.
The Trojans coming into this game having suffered the disappointment of losing to UCLA in their finale, 13-9, even though they were 12.5 point favorites. The final score went way UNDER the total of 48. A win would have put them in the BCS Championship against Ohio State, but the loss put them at 10-2 SU and 6-6 ATS.
Michigan most recently:
When playing in January are 5-4
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 8-2
When favored on the road are 7-3
Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in January are 4-1
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When an underdog at home are 2-4
A few trends to consider:
Michigan is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Michigan’s last 9 games
Michigan is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Southern Cal is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Cal’s last 5 games
Southern Cal is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
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