San Jose State Spartans vs USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spartans and Trojans. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on PEAC, 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 142 points, with USC being favored by -19.5 over San Jose State.
SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +19.5
This game will be played at Galen Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Trojans.
- Even though we have USC winning straight-up, we like San Jose State at +19.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Spartans Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games
The Spartans fell to UC Santa Barbara 64-59 on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, San Jose State entered the game as +6 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 30-27 at halftime, the Spartans scored 32 points in the 2nd half but allowed 34. The combined points of 123 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.
San Jose State struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 40.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. Their three-point shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 26.1% from deep, going 6-for-23. They did, however, excel at the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 attempts.
Josh Uduje led the way with 22 points, shooting 56.2% from the field, while Cole Anderson hit 6 of 8 threes, finishing with 18 points. Kenny Pohto contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, also dishing out 7 assists in the game.
San Jose State’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 54 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Spartans gave up 6 threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 9 of those attempts.
Will USC Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
USC Trojans Recent Game/Games
USC dropped a 71-66 decision to California on Sunday, November 17th. The Trojans, who were -7.5 favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
USC led 43-42 at halftime but managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.
USC’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a 52.8% success rate on two-pointers and 28.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 71.4%, making 10 of 14 shots.
The Trojans grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Desmond Claude and Andrej Stojakovic each scored 20 points, with Stojakovic shooting 63.6% from the field. Jovan Blacksher Jr. also shot 63.6%, adding 19 points and hitting 4 of 7 threes at a 57.1% rate.
USC’s defense gave up 71 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 36 shots to fall, a 52% success rate.
From three-point range, the opposition hit 6 of 21 attempts, shooting 28%. They also went 10 for 14 from the free-throw line, while USC gave up 9 offensive rebounds.