The USC Trojans (4-2) will be at home in the Galen Center when they take on the Long Beach State 49ers (2-5). The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Long Beach State 49ers vs. USC Trojans ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Trojans defeated the Bakersfield Roadrunners, 90-75, while the 49ers lost a close one to the Oregon State Beavers, 75-72.
USC played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.423 (above their season average of 0.182) and a turnover percentage of 11.8 (better than their season average of 15.6). Bakersfield put up marks of 0.175 and 16.2, respectively, for those same stats. Long Beach State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (18-25; 72.0 percent). Bennie Boatwright fueled USC with 19 points and eight rebounds. Temidayo Yussuf had a solid performance for Long Beach State, contributing 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The high-powered offense of USC will clash against the bottom-tier defense of Long Beach State. Dating back to last season, the Trojans rank 35th in offensive efficiency, while the 49ers are 282nd in defensive efficiency. The Trojans should have the edge on that side of the ball. Moreover, the 49ers rank 28th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.286), while the Trojans rank 35th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.191).
Long Beach State 49ers vs. USC Trojans Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Usc, ATS Winner – USC, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- USC averages 15.9 assists per game, which ranks 34th in the country. Long Beach State ranks 269th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- The Trojans average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 66th in the country. The 49ers rank 175th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- USC averages 35.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 177th in the NCAA. Long Beach State ranks 209th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- The Trojans rank 52nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the 49ers rank 273rd (8.1).
- USC ranks 175th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while Long Beach State ranks 308th (17.7).
