The USC Trojans (17-6, 6-4 Pac-12) will be at Wells-Fargo Arena to go head-to-head with the Arizona State Sun Devils (14-8, 5-5 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
USC Trojans at Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Sun Devils had no trouble getting past the UCLA Bruins, 84-66, while the Trojans fell to the 23rd-ranked Arizona Wildcats, 85-80.
The Sun Devils had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.621 (above their season average of 0.479) and had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 15.8). USC, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.554 (above their season average of 0.494). Alonzo Verge Jr. had a solid game for Arizona State with 26 points. USC was led by Onyeka Okongwu, who contributed 23 points and eight rebounds.
The Trojans won the sole game between these two teams last year, 69-67. USC’s 0.483 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Arizona State, who had a rate of 0.363. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Arizona State might struggle to put up points as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. USC currently ranks 88th in defensive efficiency, while the Sun Devils rank 243rd in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Trojans rank 272nd in turnover percentage (20.5 percent), while the Sun Devils rank 59th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.0 percent).
USC Trojans at Arizona State Sun Devils Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- USC averages 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the country. Arizona State ranks 269th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
- The Sun Devils rank 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Trojans rank 263rd (18.2).
- USC blocks 5.3 opponent shots per game, which ranks 15th in the country. Arizona State ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Trojans rank 53rd in assists per game (14.7) while the Sun Devils rank 229th (11.3).
- Arizona State ranks 51st in steals per game (7.8) while USC ranks 197th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Trojans have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, USC has defeated opponents by an average of 4.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
