Stetson Hatters at USC Trojans Betting Prediction

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The Stetson Hatters (1-1) will travel to the Galen Center to clash against the USC Trojans (1-1). Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.

Stetson Hatters at USC Trojans Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Trojans fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores, 82-78, while the Hatters were defeated by the Missouri State Bears, 83-70.

Stetson had a better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 38.5) while USC had a better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 14.3). USC was led by Nick Rakocevic, who put up 19 points and 18 rebounds. Abayomi Iyiola, meanwhile had a good game for Stetson, recording 14 points and 11 rebounds.

USC appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Trojans rank 44th in offensive efficiency, while the Hatters rank 243rd in defensive efficiency since last season. Also, the Hatters, who rank 347th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.172), could struggle to get to the line against the Trojans, who rank 27th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.188).

Stetson Hatters at USC Trojans Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Stetson, ATS Winner – Stetson, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • USC ranks 47th in assists per game (15.6) while Stetson ranks 223rd in assists allowed per game (14.3).
  • The Hatters rank 133rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Trojans rank 234th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
  • Stetson ranks 49th in steals per game (7.4) while USC ranks 138th (6.3).
  • The Trojans rank 110th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while the Hatters rank 277th (37.8).
  • USC averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. Stetson ranks 180th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).