The USC Trojans (13-9, 6-3 Pac-12) will try to extend their seven-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Utah Runnin’ Utes (11-10, 5-4 Pac-12) at Galen Center. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Utah Runnin’ Utes vs. USC Trojans ATS Prediction
The Runnin’ Utes are hoping for a better outcome after their 81-72 loss to the Oregon State Beavers in their last outing. Oregon State made good use of their 32 trips to the free throw line, converting on 26 of them (81.3 percent). Utah, on the other hand, was just 16-25 (64.0 percent). Timmy Allen led Utah in scoring with 24 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Trojans played, they were victorious over the Washington State Cougars, 93-84. The Trojans had a solid free throw rate of 0.304 (above their season average of 0.198) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.679 (above their season average of 0.520). Nick Rakocevic led USC in scoring with 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field.
After the Trojans won both games against the Runnin’ Utes last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, USC won 74-58. USC had a much better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 20.2). Utah, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.2 vs. 20.0).
This game should be a battle of opposite tempos. USC has preferred to play up-tempo (52nd in possessions per game), while Utah has been more half-court-oriented (303rd in possessions per game).
Utah Runnin’ Utes vs. USC Trojans Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Usc, ATS Winner – USC, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Utah ranks 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while USC ranks 241st (38.0).
The Runnin’ Utes average 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 74th in the NCAA. The Trojans rank 209th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
USC averages 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Utah ranks 125th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
The Trojans average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. The Runnin’ Utes rank 163rd in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
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The Runnin’ Utes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, up from 1.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
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