The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (5-3) and the USC Trojans (5-6), who both like to play up-tempo, will go head-to-head at Galen Center. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. USC Trojans Betting Prediction
The Thunderbirds will be hoping for a similar outcome after thoroughly outplaying the West Coast Baptist Eagles in their last contest, 109-63. The Thunderbirds had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 32.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 17.1). Southern Utah was led by Dwayne Morgan, who was the team’s high scorer with 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
In the Trojans’ last outing, they won big over the Robert Morris Colonials, 83-62. The Trojans had a much better free throw rate (0.281 vs. 0.129) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.588 vs. 0.379). With 18 points and 16 rebounds, USC’s Nick Rakocevic had a solid outing.
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that showcases a pair of the country’s more up-tempo teams. USC ranks 23rd in possessions per game (70.3) and Southern Utah is 55th (73.7) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Kevin Porter Jr. has averaged 0 points over the last five games for USC.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. USC Trojans Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Usc, ATS Winner – Southern Utah, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
USC averages 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 74th in the country. Southern Utah ranks 192nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
The Trojans rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Thunderbirds rank 93rd (3.4).
Southern Utah ranks 115th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while USC ranks 187th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Trojans average 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the country. The Thunderbirds rank 88th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
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