The Washington Huskies (16-4, 7-0 Pac-12) will attempt to continue their nine-game winning streak against the USC Trojans (12-8, 5-2 Pac-12) at Alaska Airlines Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
USC Trojans at Washington Huskies Free Prediction
The Trojans come in on a high note after barely hanging on to beat the Arizona State Sun Devils in their last outing, 69-67. USC’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Arizona State. The Trojans had a rate of 0.483 (below their season average of 0.524), while the Sun Devils posted a mark of 0.363 (below their season average of 0.506). Nick Rakocevic had a good game for USC, contributing 15 points and nine rebounds.
In the Huskies’ last game, they were victorious over the Oregon State Beavers, 79-69. Washington’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Oregon State. The Huskies had a rate of 0.656 (above their season average of 0.529), while the Beavers posted a mark of 0.510. With 18 points, Washington’s Nahziah Carter had a good game.
After the Huskies won the sole contest against the Trojans last season, 88-81, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Washington’s 0.745 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over USC, who had a rate of 0.508.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Washington figures to have a significant edge. The Huskies defense ranks 26th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.456), while the USC offense is ranked 145th in effective field goal percentage (0.522). It will also be a battle of conflicting tempos as the aggressively-paced Trojans rank 54th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Huskies rank 314th.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
USC ranks 24th in assists per game (16.6) while Washington ranks 192nd (12.2).
The Huskies rank 91st in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Trojans rank 253rd (38.2).
Washington ranks 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while USC ranks 187th (23.6).
The Huskies rank second in blocks per game (6.3) while the Trojans rank 83rd (3.6).
Washington ranks 23rd in steals per game (8.3) while USC ranks 95th (6.7).
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The Trojans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 5.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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