The Harvard Crimson (5-3) square off against the USC Trojans (6-2) in the at HP Field House. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Harvard Crimson vs. USC Trojans ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Trojans lost big to the Marquette Golden Eagles, 101-79, while the Crimson were beaten by the fifth-ranked Maryland Terrapins, 80-73.
Harvard held Maryland to an effective field goal percentage of 0.458 (below their season average of 0.515) while USC did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (28-37; 75.7 percent). Isaiah Mobley had a good game for USC with 15 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Harvard received a boost from Bryce Aiken, who contributed 30 points.
It will be a matchup of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Trojans will look to push the more half-court-oriented Crimson. Since last season, the Trojans rank 64th in possessions per game while the Crimson are 171st.
Harvard Crimson vs. USC Trojans ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – USC, ATS Winner – USC, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Harvard ranks 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while USC ranks 285th (37.3).
- The Trojans rank 137th in steals allowed per game (6.2) while the Crimson rank 265th (7.4).
- The Trojans rank 21st in assists per game (15.9) while the Crimson rank 258th (11.8).
- Harvard ranks 111th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while USC ranks 267th (24.3).
