The Arizona State Sun Devils (14-5, 5-2 Pac-12) and the USC Trojans (11-8, 4-2 Pac-12), who both like to play up-tempo, will square off at Galen Center. The game will air on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. USC Trojans Betting Prediction
In the Sun Devils’ last contest, they defeated the UCLA Bruins, 84-73. The Sun Devils knocked down 15 of their 21 free throws (71.4 percent) and held the Bruins to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.7 (below their season average of 32.1). Zylan Cheatham was a key piece for Arizona State with nine points, 20 rebounds and five assists.
The Trojans won big over the Arizona Wildcats in their last outing, 80-57. USC made 10 of their 20 three pointers (50.0 percent), while Arizona was just 5-25 (20.0 percent). Nick Rakocevic was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 13-for-17 shooting from the field.
There should be plenty of transition action in this contest that features a pair of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. USC currently ranks 52nd in possessions per game (73.2) and Arizona State is 49th (73.3).
After the Sun Devils won the sole game against the Trojans last season, 80-78, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Sun Devils had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 22.0) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.9 vs. 25.0).
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. USC Trojans Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Arizona State averages 42.2 rebounds per game, which ranks seventh in the NCAA. USC ranks 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
The Trojans rank 23rd in assists per game (16.7) while the Sun Devils rank 133rd in assists allowed per game (13.2).
USC ranks 185th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7) while Arizona State ranks 253rd (26.4).
The Trojans average 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. The Sun Devils rank 93rd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Sun Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 6.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
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