It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the USC Trojans (9-8, 2-2 Pac-12) welcome the UCLA Bruins (10-7, 3-1 Pac-12) to the Galen Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
UCLA Bruins at USC Trojans ATS Prediction
The last time the Bruins played, they were defeated by the Oregon State Beavers, 79-66. Oregon State’s 0.230 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over UCLA, who had a rate of 0.159. The Beavers’ mark was below their season average of 0.237, while the Bruins’ was below their season average of 0.233. Kris Wilkes was the game’s high scorer with 21 points on 8-for-22 shooting.
The Trojans were blown out by the Oregon Ducks in their last matchup, 81-60. Oregon’s 32.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over USC, who had a mark of 20.6. The Ducks’ mark was above their season average of 29.0, while the Trojans’ was below their season average of 27.8. With 13 points and eight rebounds, Bennie Boatwright put together a good game for USC.
After the Bruins won both contests against the Trojans last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, UCLA won 83-72. UCLA made 13 of its 27 three pointers (48.1 percent). USC, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (6.4 vs. 13.3).
USC should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. USC ranks 35th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while UCLA forces the sixth-fewest turnovers (15.1 percent).
UCLA vs. USC Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UCLA ranks sixth in rebounds per game (42.9) while USC ranks 203rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
The Trojans rank 37th in assists per game (16.0) while the Bruins rank 215th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
USC ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while UCLA ranks 140th (7.2).
The Bruins rank 22nd in blocks per game (5.0) while the Trojans rank 90th (3.5).
USC ranks 169th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7) while UCLA ranks 235th (26.5).
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The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 3.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
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