LSU Tigers vs. USC Trojans ATS Prediction 12/21/19

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The LSU Tigers (7-3) take on the USC Trojans (9-2) at Staples Center. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

LSU Tigers vs. USC Trojans ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Trojans defeated the Long Beach State Beach, 87-76, while the Tigers were beaten by the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 74-63.

USC played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.0 (better than their season average of 17.0) and a free throw rate of 0.149 (matching their season average). Long Beach State recorded marks of 20.4 and 0.115, respectively, for those same stats. LSU, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (6-8; 75.0 percent). USC’s Onyeka Okongwu had a solid performance, contributing 28 points and 12 rebounds. Emmitt Williams, meanwhile was a key piece for LSU with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for USC in this showdown. The Trojans are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 68th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.9 percent. Meanwhile, LSU ranks 222nd in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.0 percent.

LSU vs. USC Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – USC, ATS Winner – USC, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • LSU ranks 77th in steals per game (7.2) while USC ranks 157th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
  • The Trojans rank 26th in assists per game (16.3) while the Tigers rank 82nd (14.2).
  • LSU allows the 13th-fewest blocks per game (2.0) while USC ranks 29th (2.4).
  • The Tigers rank 41st in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Trojans rank 119th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
  • LSU ranks 159th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while USC ranks 226th in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Trojans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 7.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 86.2 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average).