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USC Trojans Poised to Take on Seton Hall in Rady Children’s Invitational Match-Up

Game time: November 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM ET

Venue: LionTree Arena — San Diego, CA

Article updated Nov 23, 1:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The USC Trojans from the Pac 12 will face Seton Hall from the Big East in the first round of the Rady Children's Invitational on Thanksgiving Day in San Diego. The Trojans

Game outlook

The USC Trojans from the Pac 12 will face Seton Hall from the Big East in the first round of the Rady Children's Invitational on Thanksgiving Day in San Diego. The Trojans are 3-1 this season, and the Pirates are 4-0. USC is the favorite at -4 on the betting line. The first tap will be at 5:30 PM EST.

Game Info

When: Thursday, 11/23/2023 @ 5:30pm EST

Where: LionTree Arena Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Pirates +155 | Trojans -190

Spread: Pirates +4 (-110) | Trojans -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that USC will win straight-up is 66%.

Seton Hall Pirates

USC Trojans are 3-1 and looking to improve their record to 4-1 after a win on Sunday. Boogie Ellis scored 28 points, 16 in the first half. USC shot 41% from field goal and 51% from three-point range. They are 100th in points allowed per game, 43rd in opponent's field goal percentage, 54th in total rebounding, 64th in 3-point defense, 152nd in field goal percentage, and 145th in 3-point shooting. In their next game, they'll face Seton Hall who is ranked #26 in power rankings. The Pirates are 4-0 with offense, defense, and rebounding rankings of # 101, #26, and #88, respectively. They shoot an average of 51.77% from the field, 77.01% from free throws, and 31.43% from three-pointers. Defensively, they allow an average of 35.47% from the field, 69.35% from free throws, and 24.77% from three-pointers. The USC Trojans are looking to continue their momentum and improve to 4-1 on the season as they face Seton Hall in the Rady Children's Invitational. USC averages 100th in points allowed per game defensively and 54th in total rebounding offensively, while shooting 145th and 152nd in 3-point shooting and field goal percentage, respectively. On the other hand, Seton Hall is ranked 26th in defense and 101st in offense while averaging 51.77%, 77.01%, and 31.43% from the field, free throws, and three-pointers, respectively. Defensively, the Pirates allow an average of 35.47%, 69.35%, and 24.77% in field goals, free throws, and three-pointers.

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USC Trojans Analysis

Seton Hall Pirates are 4-0 in the start of the season and have a game-high of 17 points and double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds. Defensively, Seton Hall is 21st in points allowed per game, 20th field goal percentage and 31st in three-point defense, while offensively they are 22nd in field goal percentage and 67th for scoring. USC Trojans has a power ranking of 111, with an average of 75.67 points per game offensively and 66.00 defensively. Their field goal percentage is 44.83% while their three-pointers are 27.42%. Defensively, they allow 36.84% field goal percentage and 27.03% three-pointers. The Pirates will have their first challenging matchup with the Trojans, and look to remain undefeated.

Trojans Ready to Challenge Pirates in Thanksgiving Day Match-Up

The Trojans have a clear edge on the perimeter to challenge the Pirates in this match-up. Having had a successful performance in their last game, as well as 145th in the nation ranking in 3-point shooting, the Trojans size and interior defense will limit Seton Hall's paint scoring. Holding the 43rd place in country for defensive field goal percentage, the Trojans are well prepared for the Pirates. Additionally, proximity favors USC as the Pirates travel across the country on holiday, while USC is just a short distance from San Diego. Moreover, the Pirates comparatively easy schedule of 352nd in the nation stands, against USC's 210th rank. Expect an advantageous result for the home side on Thanksgiving Day.

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SportsJaw Pirates vs Trojans archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pirates vs Trojans matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Seton Hall Pirates+155 → +164Moved
  • Moneyline · USC Trojans-190 → -194Moved
  • Spread · Seton Hall Pirates+4 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · USC Trojans-4 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over141.5 (-110) → 138.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under141.5 (-110) → 138.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Seton Hall Pirates
1-0 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
USC Trojans
3-1 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-11-23T06:14:37.033Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

USC Trojans defeated Seton Hall Pirates 71-63

USC Trojans defeated Seton Hall Pirates 71-63 on November 23, 2023, a 8-point decision in the series. USC Trojans' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 32-22. Against SportsJaw's recorded Seton Hall Pirates +4.5 (-110) spread, USC Trojans covered, while the 134 combined points finished under the recorded total of 138.25.

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Tipster picks

  • PurplebloodTotal · Over 141.5 (-110)Loss
  • TphamTotal · Under 141.5 (-110)Win
  • 72dolphinsSpread · USC Trojans -4 (-110)Win
  • Sarah_MillerSpread · Seton Hall Pirates +4 (-110)Loss
  • StevehSpread · Seton Hall Pirates +4 (-110)Loss
  • JtphamSpread · Seton Hall Pirates +4 (-110)Loss
  • DrpaulSpread · Seton Hall Pirates +4 (-110)Loss
  • SimonsaysTotal · Under 141.5 (-110)Win
  • EljefeSpread · USC Trojans -4 (-110)Win
  • Roderick806Spread · Seton Hall Pirates +4 (-110)Loss
  • EmcSpread · Seton Hall Pirates +4 (-110)Loss
  • Hustle$Spread · USC Trojans -4 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Seton Hall Pirates +4 (-110)Loss
  • BjenkinsSpread · Seton Hall Pirates +4 (-110)Loss
  • UncledavidSpread · USC Trojans -4 (-110)Win
  • DemarcusBryantSpread · USC Trojans -4 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Seton Hall Pirates +4.5 (-110)Loss
Coolio
Total · Over 138.5 (-110)
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  • OddssharkSpread · Seton Hall Pirates +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 138.5 (-110)Loss