The USC Trojans (9-6, 2-0 Pac-12) will be at Gill Coliseum to clash with the Oregon State Beavers (9-4, 1-0 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
USC Trojans vs. Oregon State Beavers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Beavers defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders 72-59, while the Trojans had no trouble getting past the Robert Morris Colonials 83-62.
USC played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.281 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.588. For those same stats, Robert Morris was 0.129 and 0.379, respectively. Meanwhile, Oregon State played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 9.9 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.559. For those same stats, UC Riverside put up marks of 15.4 and 0.456, respectively. Tres Tinkle played a pivotal role for Oregon State with 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Nick Rakocevic led the way for USC, contributing 18 points and 16 rebounds.
The Trojans dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three games. In the most recent matchup, USC won 61-48. USC’s 0.170 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Oregon State, who had a mark of 0.119. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Trojans’ Kevin Porter Jr. has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Stephen Thompson Jr. has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Beavers.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Oregon State should have a noteworthy advantage. The Beavers defense ranks 31st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.453), while the USC offense is ranked 141st in effective field goal percentage (0.525). This game should be a battle of opposite paces. The up-and-down Trojans rank 56th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Beavers rank 306th.
USC Trojans at Oregon State Beavers ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oregon State, ATS Winner – USC, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Oregon State ranks 38th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while USC ranks 194th (37.1).
- The Trojans rank 50th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Beavers rank 94th (6.4).
- The Beavers rank 60th in assists per game (15.5) while the Trojans rank 180th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Oregon State ranks eighth in blocks per game (5.7) while USC ranks 96th (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Beavers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 8.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
