USC Trojans vs Stanford Cardinal Betting Picks & Predictions
In this content, two basketball teams from California, USC and Stanford, are set to face off in a conference game. Both teams have had inconsistent performances this season.
Game outlook
In this content, two basketball teams from California, USC and Stanford, are set to face off in a conference game. Both teams have had inconsistent performances this season. USC is coming off a loss against Cal, where they failed to cover the betting line as underdogs. Similarly, Stanford lost their previous game against UCLA, despite being favored to win. The all-time series between the teams is close, with Stanford having a slight advantage of 84-83. However, USC has won the last two matchups, including a home win earlier this season. Currently, Stanford is the favored team with a betting line of -2, which has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Trojans +110 | Cardinal -130
Spread: Trojans +2 (-110) | Cardinal -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Stanford will win straight-up is 57%.
USC Trojans
USC suffered their seventh loss in eight games, falling in overtime to Cal on Wednesday. This defeat dropped the Trojans to an overall 9-14 record and a 3-9 mark in conference play, placing them at the bottom of the Pac-12 standings this season. Despite trailing by double-digits at halftime and in the second half, USC managed to tie the game and force overtime. However, they ultimately lost when Cal made a crucial three-pointer with just over a minute remaining in the extra period. USC struggled with shooting efficiency, making only 43.8% of their field goals and missing several free throws. They were also outrebounded by a significant margin of 54-27. In this game, Isaiah Collier led the Trojans with 20 points off the bench. Throughout the season, USC has averaged 74.7 points per game, ranking 169th in the nation for scoring offense. They also average 36.1 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game. Defensively, the Trojans have allowed an average of 74.3 points per game, placing them 252nd in the nation. Boogie Ellis is the team's leading scorer, averaging 16.8 points per game, followed by Isaiah Collier (15.6 points) and Kobe Johnson (10.4 points). Several other players, including Bronny James, Joshua Morgan, DJ Rodman, Vincent Iwuchukwu, Oziyah Sellers, Harrison Hornery, Kijani Wright, and Arrinten Page, have also contributed significant minutes this season. USC has shot 44.7% from the field as a team, making an average of 7.9 three-pointers per game with a shooting percentage of 35.4% from beyond the arc. However, they have struggled at the free-throw line, shooting 69.9% as a team. In terms of power rankings, USC currently occupies the 320th spot and ranks 166th in offense, averaging 74.65 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 250th, conceding an average of 74.30 points per game. USC holds a record of 18-14 this season, and they have covered the spread in 10 out of 13 games. Their shooting percentages include 44.67% on field goals, 69.87% on free throws, and 35.35% Zay to Boogie for our first bucket of OT! 📺: @Pac12Network 📱: https://t.co/sun5jxJiSz pic.twitter.com/Xpa1LlZO5a