Seton Hall Pirates vs USC Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Trojans. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Trojans at LionTree Arena in San Diego, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and the Trojans are favored to win at home against the Pirates.

SETON HALL PIRATES VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +4.5

This game will be played at LionTree Arena at 5:30 ET on Thursday, November 23rd.

WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Trojans.
• Even though we have USC winning straight-up, we like Seton Hall at +4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Can the Pirates Lock in a Win at San Diego?

Seton Hall, who is getting ready for their 5th game of the season, is currently undefeated with a record of 4-0. In their last three road games, which includes one from last year, Seton Hall has gone 1-2. In terms of ATS, Seton Hall has a record of 3-1 thus far in the current season. As for their first road game today, Seton Hall went 6-6 vs. the spread when playing away games last year.

So far, Seton Hall’s games have averaged 139.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 135.6 points. In their most recent three games, the Pirates’ over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 84 points per game.

The Seton Hall offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Wagner. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.3% and connected on 6 threes. Dre Davis led the team in scoring, putting up 17 points. Additionally, Jaden Bediako contributed 11 points for the Pirates.

Currently, the Pirates’ defense holds the 17th rank in the nation, allowing 59.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. Wagner, the Seahawks finished with a field goal percentage of 48% and a total of 51 points vs. Seton Hall.

Do the Trojans Stand a Chance at Home?

USC is getting ready for their 5th game of the season, bringing with them a 3-1 record. The Trojans will hit the court with a 1-0 record on the road this year while they are 2-1 overall. As USC enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 2-2. Taking into account their performance over the past ten games, including the previous season, USC has gone 4-6 vs. the spread.

After four games, USC has an over/under record of 3-1-0, with their games averaging a combined 144 points per game so far. The Trojans’ last five games have culminated with an average of 73 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.

Coming off a good offensive performance, USC’s offense scored 81 points against Brown. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.9%, and they went 21/32 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Trojans hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 222nd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 205th in terms of percentage and 194th in three-pointers made.

So far, the Trojans’ defense is ranked 76th in the country at 67.0 points per contest. In their most recent game, the USC defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Brown knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 70 points.