FGCU Eagles at USC Trojans Free Prediction 12/29/19

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The FGCU Eagles (3-11) and the USC Trojans (10-2) square off at Galen Center. The Eagles look to snap a six-game road losing streak. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 10 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

FGCU Eagles at USC Trojans Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Trojans barely escaped the LSU Tigers 70-68, while the Eagles had no trouble getting past the St. Thomas (FL) Bobcats 84-62.

FGCU played a perfect game. They had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.558 (above their season average of 0.430) and a turnover percentage of 16.4 (better than their season average of 21.5). For those same stats, St. Thomas (FL) had marks of 0.377 and 21.9, respectively. Meanwhile, USC’s 0.500 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over LSU, who had a mark of 0.390. The Trojans’ mark was below their season average of 0.506, while the Tigers’ was below their season average of 0.570. Onyeka Okongwu was a key piece for USC with 10 points and nine rebounds. FGCU received a boost from Zach Scott, who contributed 19 points and five rebounds.

This game should be a showdown of opposite styles. USC prefers a fast-paced style of play (61st in possessions per game), while FGCU is methodical (170th in possessions per game).

FGCU Eagles at USC Trojans ATS Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Usc, ATS Winner – FGCU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • USC ranks 37th in rebounds per game (40.0) while FGCU ranks 189th (35.9).
  • The Trojans rank 15th in blocks per game (5.5) while the Eagles rank 83rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • USC ranks 88th in steals per game (7.2) while FGCU ranks 139th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
  • The Trojans rank 26th in assists per game (16.3) while the Eagles rank 169th in assists allowed per game (12.2).
  • FGCU ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while USC ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (7.8 above their season average).
  • The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 8.4 for the season.