USC Trojans vs Arizona St. Sun Devils Betting Picks & Predictions
In this content, two basketball teams are set to face each other in a conference game. USC recently lost to #12 Arizona in a road game but managed to cover the 21-point
Game outlook
In this content, two basketball teams are set to face each other in a conference game. USC recently lost to #12 Arizona in a road game but managed to cover the 21-point underdog line. On the other hand, Arizona State suffered a home defeat against UCLA as a three-point favorite. Despite USC having a historical advantage with a 62-43 record against Arizona State, the Sun Devils emerged victorious in their most recent matchup in the Pac-12 Tournament. Currently, Arizona State is the favored team with a -2 betting line, which has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Trojans +120 | Sun Devils -142
Spread: Trojans +2 (-110) | Sun Devils -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona St. will win straight-up is 59%.
USC Trojans
USC suffered another loss in their recent game against #12 Arizona, marking their third consecutive defeat and fifth loss in the last seven games. This drops USC to a record of 8-10 overall and 2-5 in the Pac-12 conference, placing them 11th in the standings. During the game against Arizona, USC started poorly by allowing the first seven points and were unable to recover. Although they managed to narrow the gap to three points, they ended the first half trailing by 10. USC struggled to regain momentum and never got closer than nine points, falling behind by as much as 19. USC's shooting performance was mediocre, making 42.6% of their field goals and 8 of 24 three-point attempts. Additionally, they were out-rebounded 47-38 by Arizona. Despite the loss, DJ Rodman stood out for USC with 16 points and seven rebounds. Throughout the season, USC has averaged 76.2 points per game, which ranks 139th in the nation for scoring offense. They have also averaged 36.2 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game. Defensively, USC has been below average, allowing 74.8 points per game, placing them 267th in the nation. Boogie Ellis has been a key player for USC, leading the team with 18.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. Isaiah Collier (15.4 points, 4.1 assists) and Kobe Johnson (11.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists) have also contributed significantly. Other players who have been getting solid minutes for coach Andy Enfield this season include Bronny James, Joshua Morgan, DJ Rodman, Vincent Iwuchukwu, Oziyah Sellers, Harrison Hornery, Kijani Wright, and Arrinten Page. In terms of shooting, USC has a team field goal percentage of 44.9% this season and makes an average of 8.4 three-pointers per game, shooting 36% from beyond the arc. They have been slightly above average at the free-throw line, shooting 71.3%. However, they have faced some player injuries recently, with Collier expected to be out until late February due to a hand injury, Ellis missing the last two games due to a hamstring injury, Gardner missing the Arizona game for undisclosed reasons, Big block from DJ! We're on a 7-0 run 🏃♂️ 📺: ESPN 📱: https://t.co/cGFArRkDBb pic.twitter.com/uguBoWY7Xu