Saint Mary’s Gaels vs USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

Planning on watching today’s Gaels and Trojans game? Catch the action at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on truT. Saint Mary’s is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference contest against USC. The game’s over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.

SAINT MARY’S GAELS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: USC Trojans +4.5

This game will be played at Acrisure Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.

WHY BET THE USC TROJANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Trojans.
• Not only will USC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Are Saint Mary’s Ready for a Road Win?

Saint Mary’s Gaels Recent Game/Games

Saint Mary’s picked up an 80-66 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, November 23rd. The Gaels were -20.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, just under the O/U line of 148.5.

Saint Mary’s took control early, leading 47-31 at halftime. However, they allowed Cal Poly to outscore them 35-33 in the second half, which may be a concern for the Gaels moving forward.

Saint Mary’s put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. They hit 57.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.6% of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.2%, and they shot 50% from the free-throw line.

The Gaels grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists. Luke Barrett led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from three. Augustas Marciulionis added 18 points and 5 assists, while Owen Koonce contributed 16 points on 63.6% shooting. Mitchell Saxen was efficient, hitting 75% of his shots and pulling down 13 rebounds.

Saint Mary’s Gaels gave up 66 points on 46% shooting, with their opponents hitting 32 of 69 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 57% shooting, as their opponents went 24/42 on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Saint Mary’s held their opponents to 29% shooting, with 8 makes on 27 attempts. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 8 free throws (50%). The Gaels gave up 20 offensive rebounds.

Can USC Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

USC Trojans Recent Game/Games

USC improved to 4-0 on the season with an 80-69 win over Grambling State on Sunday. The Trojans were -21.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.

USC trailed 38-37 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Grambling State 43-31.

USC’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They were strong inside, hitting 62.1% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 21 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 69.7%, going 23 for 33.

The Trojans dished out 17 assists, with Mikale Stevenson leading the way with 10. Chibuzo Agbo contributed 21 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three, and Josh Cohen added 18 points on 7 of 8 shooting, hitting his only three-point attempt.

USC’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point field goals on 29 attempts, a 62% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 7 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 33%. USC also sent them to the line 33 times, where they made 23 free throws, shooting 69%. USC gave up 10 offensive rebounds.