Arizona Wildcats Look to Redeem Themselves in Pac-12 Semifinals Against USC Trojans
The quarterfinals of the ongoing tournament are set to take place in Sin City, with the final eight teams vying for the championship title. The ninth-seeded team is looking
Game outlook
The quarterfinals of the ongoing tournament are set to take place in Sin City, with the final eight teams vying for the championship title. The ninth-seeded team is looking to maintain their momentum as they face off against the top-seeded team on Thursday afternoon, with the winner advancing to the semifinals. USC secured a spot in the quarterfinals by defeating eighth-seeded Washington 80-74 in their first round matchup. In their last meeting, USC stunned Arizona with a 78-65 victory on the road, snapping the Wildcats' six-game win streak in the series. Despite Arizona being the favorite with an opening line of -8, the current line stands at Arizona -8.5 for the upcoming matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Trojans +336 | Wildcats -450
Spread: Trojans +8.5 (-110) | Wildcats -8.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 156.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 82%.
USC Trojans
USC secured a victory against Washington in the Pac-12 Tournament, marking their fourth consecutive win and fifth in six games. With a record of 15-17 overall and 8-12 in conference play during the regular season, the Trojans mounted a comeback against Washington after trailing by as many as nine points in the first half. USC shot 50% from the field and 45.4% for the season, while also holding a 33-30 rebounding edge in the game. Boogie Ellis led the team with 25 points in the win. Overall, USC averages 74.9 points per game with a power ranking of 67. They excel in offensive assists and turnovers but struggle defensively, allowing an average of 74.4 points per game. The Trojans are ranked 150th in offense, 262nd in defense, and have a 69.5% free throw percentage. For more betting opportunities, consider visiting top betting sites. PLAY 1: Zay feeds Josh for a one-handed dunk PLAY 2: @BoogieEllis skies high on the breakaway dunk PLAY 3: @iamkobejohnson puts the game away with a late layup pic.twitter.com/46BfwXUxl7