The USC Trojans (12-9, 5-3 Pac-12) will attempt to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Washington State Cougars (8-13, 1-7 Pac-12) at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
USC Trojans at Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction
In the Trojans’ last game, they were topped by the Washington Huskies, 75-62. Washington out-rebounded USC. The Huskies had 17 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Trojans had 10 and 28, respectively. USC’s Nick Rakocevic played well, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Cougars got blown out by the UCLA Bruins in their last matchup, 87-67. UCLA’s 0.353 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Washington State, who had a mark of 0.105. The Bruins’ mark was above their season average of 0.217, while the Cougars’ was below their season average of 0.236. Washington State’s Robert Franks had a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
After the Trojans won the only game against the Cougars last season, 89-71, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Trojans had a much better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 20.5) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 21.6).
Washington State may have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this battle. The Cougars rank 197th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.230, while USC ranks 85th in FTA rate allowed (0.204).
USC vs. Washington State Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Usc, ATS Winner – USC, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
USC ranks 28th in assists per game (16.4) while Washington State ranks 235th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
The Trojans rank 108th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Cougars rank 260th (32.6).
Washington State ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while USC ranks 170th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Cougars rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Trojans rank 62nd (2.9).
USC averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 99th in the NCAA. Washington State ranks 121st in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Trojans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 4.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (0.0 above their season average).
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