USC Trojans vs. California Golden Bears ATS Prediction 02/16/19

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The California Golden Bears (5-19, 0-12 Pac-12) and the USC Trojans (13-12, 6-6 Pac-12) battle at Haas Pavilion. The Golden Bears look to snap their 13-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.

USC Trojans vs. California Golden Bears ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Golden Bears were beaten by the UCLA Bruins, 75-67, while the Trojans lost a winnable game to the Stanford Cardinal, 79-76.

USC had a free throw rate of 0.315 (above their season average of 0.198) while California forced UCLA into a turnover percentage of 20.8 (above their season average of 17.4). California received a boost from Darius McNeill, who had 18 points and five steals. Nick Rakocevic, meanwhile led the way for USC, contributing 15 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Derryck Thornton led the Trojans to an 82-73 win. He registered a double-double with 13 points and 12 assists. The Trojans’ 6.7 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Golden Bears, who had a mark of 12.0.

USC might struggle to create turnovers. California ranks 34th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while USC forces the 198th-most turnovers (18.8 percent).

USC Trojans vs. California Golden Bears Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Usc, ATS Winner – California, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • USC ranks 27th in assists per game (16.0) while California ranks 250th (10.8).
  • The Trojans rank 210th in three pointers attempted per game (20.7) while the Golden Bears rank 264th (18.8).
  • The Trojans rank 107th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Golden Bears rank 281st (28.3).
  • California ranks 16th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while USC ranks 82nd (5.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Bears have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
  • The Trojans have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. On the season, USC has defeated opponents by an average of 3.5 points.