The USC Trojans (17-5, 6-3 Pac-12) will be at the McKale Memorial Center to challenge the 23rd-ranked Arizona Wildcats (15-6, 5-3 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN2.
USC Trojans at Arizona Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Wildcats beat the Washington State Cougars, 66-49, while the Trojans got blown out by the 20th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes, 78-57.
Arizona played a flawless contest. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 32.6 (above their season average of 30.3) and a turnover percentage of 7.5 (better than their season average of 14.6). Washington State had marks of 12.8 and 13.1, respectively, for those same stats. USC, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 14.4). Stone Gettings led the way for Arizona, putting up 19 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, USC received a boost from Onyeka Okongwu, who contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Trojans dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, USC won 78-65. USC had a much better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 15.5). Arizona, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 17.6). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a matchup of two heavyweights. The sweet-shooting Arizona offense ranks 52nd in the country in that metric at 0.532, while the stingy USC defense is ranked 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.455).
USC at Arizona Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – USC, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arizona ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while USC ranks 208th (8.1).
- The Trojans rank 16th in blocks per game (5.4) while the Wildcats rank 70th (3.9).
- Arizona ranks 209th in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while USC ranks 255th (18.2).
- The Wildcats rank 20th in assists per game (16.1) while the Trojans rank 110th in assists allowed per game (12.2).
- Arizona averages 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. USC ranks 119th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, down from 14.5 for the season.
