The TCU Horned Frogs (6-1) will face off against the USC Trojans (5-3) at Staples Center. Action gets underway at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 7, 2018.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. USC Trojans ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Trojans won big over the Robert Morris Colonials 83-62, while the Horned Frogs defeated the Bakersfield Roadrunners 66-61.
TCU dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.340 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0. For those same stats, Bakersfield was 0.172 and 13.2, respectively. USC, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their 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. Nick Rakocevic had a solid outing for USC with 18 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane played well for TCU, putting up 14 points and 10 rebounds.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the country’s premier offenses face off. USC ranks 43rd with 112.7 points per 100 possessions and TCU is 19th (115.5) since the 2017-18 season.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. USC Trojans Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – USC, ATS Winner – TCU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- USC averages 15.9 assists per game, which ranks 40th in the country. TCU ranks 255th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- The Trojans rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Horned Frogs rank 137th (6.1).
- The Trojans rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Horned Frogs rank 205th (4.1).
- TCU ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while USC ranks 128th (34.3).
