USC vs. UCLA odds, picks and predictions for college football game

The battle of SoCal resumes Saturday when the USC Trojans (5-5) take on the UCLA Bruins (4-6) in a much-anticipated conference showdown. And yes, we're still getting used to this being a Big Ten matchup, too.

It's been a rocky season for the Trojans, but an impressive 28-21 win over Nebraska last week has USC trending in a positive direction heading into this rivalry match. UCLA, meanwhile, has been sputtering as of late and is not seen as the favorite to emerge victorious Saturday.

Let's take a look at the odds for the annual rivalry bout and what some experts are predicting.

USC vs. UCLA betting odds, lines, spread

The Trojans are favorites to defeat the Bruins, according to odds from BetMGM.

• Spread: USC (-4.5)

• Moneyline: USC (-190); UCLA (+155)

• Over/under: 51.5

USC vs. UCLA game info

• Location: Pasadena, California

• Date: Nov. 23

• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET

• Tickets: StubHub | SeatGeek | Vivid Seats

• TV: NBC

• Live stream: Fubo | Peacock

USC vs. UCLA predictions, picks

ClutchPoints: Feel comfortable with USC and the points (-4.5)

UCLA is playing much better now than at the start of the year, but they don't have the talent to match up. Expect USC to win and cover a close game where the Trojans pull away late. ― Jake Faigus.

Daily Bruin: Bruins lose, 28-24, but cover the 4.5-point spread

Call me capricious, call me mercurial – but after watching UCLA football’s train-wreck loss to Washington in person to kick off this past weekend, my shaky faith in the team crumbled. ― Ira Gorawara.

Fox Sports 1350 AM: Take UCLA against the spread (+4.5)

UCLA has covered six times in 10 chances against the spread this year. ― Fox Sports 1350 AM.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: USC vs. UCLA odds: Expert predictions, picks against the spread