The No. 5 Nevada Wolf Pack (7-0) visit USC to take on the Trojans (5-2) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Nevada Wolf Pack at USC Trojans Betting Prediction
In the Wolf Pack’s last matchup, they defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 79-65. The Wolf Pack had a better free throw rate (0.164 vs. 0.100) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 15.9). Nevada was led by Cody Martin, who recorded 20 points and seven assists.
The Trojans beat the Long Beach State 49ers in their last matchup, 75-65. USC’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Long Beach State. The Trojans had a rate of 0.219 (above their season average of 0.216), while the 49ers posted a mark of 0.143 (below their season average of 0.263). Nick Rakocevic was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-17 shooting from the field.
This showdown figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the NCAA’s top offenses go head-to-head. USC ranks 38th with 113.2 points per 100 possessions and Nevada is sixth (118.7) since last season. Moreover, the Wolf Pack rank 28th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.285), while the Trojans rank 35th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.190).
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. USC Trojans Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – USC, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nevada ranks 25th in assists per game (16.2) while USC ranks 198th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
The Wolf Pack rank 69th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while the Trojans rank 237th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
USC averages 35.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 173rd in the nation. Nevada ranks 214th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
The Wolf Pack allow the fifth-fewest steals per game (4.4) while the Trojans rank 41st (5.3).
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