It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the USC Trojans (13-10, 6-4 Pac-12) welcome the Colorado Buffaloes (13-9, 4-6 Pac-12) to the Galen Center. The game will air on ESPNU at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Colorado Buffaloes at USC Trojans Betting Prediction
In the Buffaloes’ last matchup, they defeated the UCLA Bruins, 84-73. Making free throws was one of Colorado’s largest advantages. They were 15-16 (93.8 percent), while the Bruins were just 5-8 (62.5 percent). Colorado rallied around Shane Gatling, who was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
The Trojans lost to the Utah Runnin’ Utes in their last outing, 77-70. Utah’s free throw rate was their largest strength over USC. The Runnin’ Utes had a rate of 0.246 (below their season average of 0.253), while the Trojans posted a mark of 0.099 (below their season average of 0.203). With 17 points and 12 rebounds, USC’s Bennie Boatwright had a good game.
After the Trojans won both contests against the Buffaloes last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last game, USC won 75-64. The Trojans’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Buffaloes. USC had a rate of 9.4, while Colorado posted a mark of 18.4.
There’s a decent chance that Colorado struggles to create turnovers. USC ranks 52nd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Colorado forces the 209th-most turnovers (18.8 percent).
Colorado at USC Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Colorado ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while USC ranks 252nd (38.2).
The Buffaloes rank 21st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Trojans rank 195th (14.3).
USC averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 107th in the NCAA. Colorado ranks 140th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Buffaloes rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Trojans rank 57th (2.8).
Colorado ranks 212th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while USC ranks 218th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 6.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
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