USC Trojans Aim to Contend Long Beach State and Strengthen Four-Game Winning Streak

Game outlook

The Trojans look to extend their four-game winning streak against Long Beach State on Sunday in the non-conference matchup at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. Tip-off is at 4:00 PM ET. The total for the game is set at 158.0 points.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: 49ers +750 | Trojans -1,325

Spread: 49ers +14 (-110) | Trojans -14 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 157 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that USC will win straight-up is 93%.

Long Beach St. 49ers

Long Beach State Beach has a winning record of 6-4 (4-5 ATS) with four players averaging 11.0 PPG or higher. Ranked 141 in KenPom rankings and 139 in Bart Torvik rankings, the Beach score 106.9 points per 100 possessions (118th in the nation) while yielding 104.4 points (173rd). Their offense rankings 98th in field goal percentage (46.55%), 321st in free throw percentage (64.36%), 296th in three-point percentage (29.79%), 127th in rebounds (37.80) and 105th in turnovers (13.50). Defensively, the Beach are 244th in field goal percentage (44.24%), 84th in free throw percentage (67.54%), 227th in three-point percentage (33.45%), 36th in defensive rebounds (36.10) and 337th in turnovers (16.00).

USC Trojans Analysis

The USC Trojans have a record of 5-3 (4-4 ATS), power ranking of 111, and are #104 for offense (averaging 78.88 points per game) and #189 for defense (averaging 71.25 points allowed per game). They averaged 46.64% field goal, 73.77% free throw, and 37.08% three-point percentage, along with 36.88 rebounds, 14.50 offensive assists, and 13.13 turnovers per game. On the other side, they allowed 41.57% field goals, 68.10% free throws, 33.33% from three-point range, 36.63 defensive rebounds, 15.00 defensive assists, and 13.13 turnovers per game.