Portland Pilots at USC Trojans Betting Prediction 11/08/19

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The Portland Pilots (1-0) will travel to the Galen Center to clash against the USC Trojans (1-0). The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Friday, November 8, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.

Portland Pilots vs. USC Trojans Betting Odds

Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Trojans defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers 77-48, while the Pilots beat the Willamette Bearcats 86-36.

Portland played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.185 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.569. For those same stats, Willamette was 0.076 and 0.235, respectively. Meanwhile, USC played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.209 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.470. For those same stats, Florida A&M was 0.113 and 0.331, respectively. USC was lifted by Onyeka Okongwu, who contributed 20 points, 13 rebounds and eight blocks. Meanwhile, Jacob Tryon was a key piece for Portland with 13 points and five rebounds.

It will be a showdown of opposite paces as the up-tempo Trojans will look to push the slower-paced Pilots. Since last season, the Trojans rank 71st in possessions per game while the Pilots are 197th.

Portland Pilots at USC Trojans Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Usc, ATS Winner – USC, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • USC ranks 19th in assists per game (16.2) while Portland ranks 288th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
  • The Trojans rank 102nd in blocks per game (3.8) while the Pilots rank 137th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • USC averages 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 139th in the nation. Portland ranks 153rd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
  • The Trojans rank 124th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Pilots rank 276th (32.6).
  • USC ranks 178th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while Portland ranks 240th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).