The USC Trojans (15-12, 8-6 Pac-12) close out their home schedule at Galen Center against the Oregon State Beavers (16-9, 8-5 Pac-12). Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Oregon State Beavers vs. USC Trojans Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Trojans beat the Oregon Ducks, 66-49, while the Beavers lost a winnable game to the UCLA Bruins, 68-67.
The Trojans had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.527) and held the Ducks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9 (below their season average of 28.7). Oregon State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.559 vs. 0.481). Bennie Boatwright played well for USC with 20 points and six rebounds. Tres Tinkle played well for Oregon State, putting up 19 points and 16 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Stephen Thompson Jr. led the Beavers to a 79-74 victory. He notched a double-double with 34 points and 10 rebounds. Oregon State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over USC. The Beavers had a rate of 0.286, while the Trojans posted a mark of 0.136.
It will be a showdown of opposite paces as the up-and-down Trojans (ranked 75th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Beavers (272nd in possessions per game).
Oregon State Beavers vs. USC Trojans Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Usc, ATS Winner – Oregon State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Oregon State ranks 65th in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while USC ranks 255th (37.6).
- The Beavers rank 43rd in assists per game (15.4) while the Trojans rank 183rd in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- Oregon State ranks sixth in blocks per game (5.6) while USC ranks 115th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
- The Beavers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 4.9 for the season.
