The USC Trojans (10-8, 3-2 Pac-12) look to extend their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Arizona Wildcats (14-5, 5-1 Pac-12) at Galen Center. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats at USC Trojans Free Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last game, they beat the Oregon State Beavers, 82-71. Arizona won the rebounding battle. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. nine) and total rebounds (41 vs. 29). Ryan Luther fueled Arizona with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The Trojans were victorious over the UCLA Bruins in their last game, 80-67. The Trojans had a better free throw rate (0.125 vs. 0.056) and held the Bruins to an effective field goal percentage of 0.444 (below their season average of 0.520). Nick Rakocevic was the game’s high scorer with 21 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Wildcats won both contests against the Trojans last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Arizona won 75-61. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.1 vs. 14.7) and had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.151).
The offense of USC will clash against the top-notch defense of Arizona. The Trojans currently rank 144th in offensive efficiency, while the Wildcats are 43rd in defensive efficiency. The Wildcats should have the edge on that end of the court.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Arizona ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while USC ranks 190th (14.7).
The Wildcats rank 94th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while the Trojans rank 229th (37.6).
Arizona ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while USC ranks 55th (5.6).
The Trojans rank 92nd in blocks per game (3.6) while the Wildcats rank 101st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 8.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
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