Grambling State Tigers vs USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Trojans. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on B1G+, and it’s hosted by the Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with USC being favored by -18 over Grambling State.

GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Grambling State Tigers +18

This game will be played at Galen Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE GRAMBLING STATE TIGERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Trojans.
  • Even though we have USC winning straight-up, we like Grambling State at +18.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games

Grambling State fell to New Mexico 80-58 on Thursday, November 21st. The Tigers were +24.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, which was under the O/U line of 152.

After trailing 30-26 at halftime, Grambling State allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 of their own.

Grambling State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 41.8% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 7 of 19 three-point attempts, hitting 36.8% from beyond the arc, while their free-throw shooting was a mere 50% (8/16).

Donovan Dent led the Tigers with 22 points and 8 assists, shooting 53.8% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Tru Washington added 15 points, and P.J. Eason contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the floor.

Grambling State’s defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Grambling State’s opponent shot 38%, hitting 7 of 18 three-pointers. The Tigers also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws (65%). Grambling State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Will the Trojans Find a Way to Win at Home?

The Trojans improved to 3-0 with an 82-68 win over San Jose State on Wednesday. Playing at home, USC was a -16.5 point favorite but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.

USC led 42-35 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spartans 40-33 to close out the game.

USC’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 57.1%. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 45.5% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage stood at 66.1%. The Trojans also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 88.9% of their attempts.

Josh Uduje was perfect from deep, going 5-for-5 from three and finishing with 25 points. Terrance Williams II and Chibuzo Agbo each added 20 points, with Agbo hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. USC dished out 23 assists as a team, with Matt Knowling contributing 5 assists to go along with his 12 points and 8 rebounds.

USC’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 68 points on 57% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 56 attempts.

Inside the arc, their opponents shot 64%, converting 22 of 34 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they hit 10 of 22 shots, good for 45%. USC also sent them to the line 9 times, where they made 8 free throws.