USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies ATS Prediction 03/14/19

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The USC Trojans (16-16, 9-10 Pac-12) face off against the Washington Huskies (24-7, 15-3 Pac-12) in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament at T-Mobile Arena. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies ATS Odds

In their last game, the Huskies were beaten by the Oregon Ducks, 55-47, while the Trojans were victorious over the Arizona Wildcats, 78-65.

The Trojans had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 14.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.550 (above their season average of 0.527). Washington, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (12-17; 70.6 percent). Noah Dickerson played well for Washington with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, USC was lifted by Bennie Boatwright, who had 22 points and 11 rebounds.

Ball protection could play a significant role in this matchup. USC commits the 40th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Washington forces the ninth-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.0 percent).

USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Washington, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • USC ranks 20th in assists per game (16.2) while Washington ranks 230th (11.5).
  • The Huskies rank 11th in steals per game (8.8) while the Trojans rank 148th (6.0).
  • Washington ranks second in blocks per game (5.8) while USC ranks 100th (3.5).
  • The Huskies rank 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Trojans rank 218th (23.7).
  • Washington ranks 99th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while USC ranks 252nd (38.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
  • The Trojans have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, USC has defeated opponents by an average of 3.5 points.