The USC Trojans (2-1) challenge the Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-0) in the Hall of Fame Classic at Sprint Center. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. USC Trojans Betting Prediction
The Red Raiders come in on a high note after blowing out the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in their last contest, 59-40. The Red Raiders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (18.5 vs. 8.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.471 vs. 0.315). With 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting, Jarrett Culver was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Trojans were in action, they easily got past the Stetson Hatters, 95-59. The Trojans had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.091) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.617 vs. 0.338). Nick Rakocevic was the top scorer from either team with 16 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of USC takes on the top-notch defense of Texas Tech. Dating back to last season, the Trojans rank 38th in offensive efficiency, while the Red Raiders are sixth in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas Tech ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while USC ranks 190th (13.8).
The Red Raiders rank 104th in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while the Trojans rank 226th (23.4).
USC averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. Texas Tech ranks 173rd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
The Trojans rank 47th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Red Raiders rank 133rd (6.0).
Texas Tech ranks 35th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while USC ranks 117th (34.0).
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