USC Trojans vs New Mexico Lobos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Trojans and Lobos. The game is starting at 11:59 ET on truT, and it’s hosted by the Lobos at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have New Mexico as the -6 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155 points.

USC TROJANS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Mexico Lobos -6

This game will be played at Acrisure Arena at 11:59 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE NEW MEXICO LOBOS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Lobos.
• Not only will New Mexico pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will USC Win on the Road?

The Trojans’ season took a hit with a 71-36 loss to Saint Mary’s on Thursday. USC was a +5 underdog but failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the 141.5 O/U line.

USC trailed 32-21 at halftime and struggled even more in the 2nd half, scoring just 15 points while allowing 39.

USC’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 36 points on 26% shooting from the field. They went 0-for-12 from beyond the arc and had an effective field goal percentage of 26%.

Jordan Ross was a bright spot, scoring 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting in 20 minutes, adding 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Josh Cohen contributed 12 points, shooting 5-of-9 from the field.

USC’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 71 points on 26% shooting from the field. The Trojans were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they didn’t allow a single make on 12 attempts.

Inside the arc, USC limited their opponent to 34% shooting, with 13 makes on 38 attempts. They also gave up just 4 offensive rebounds. The opponent did manage to shoot 83% from the free-throw line, hitting 10 of 12 attempts.

Will New Mexico Come Through as Home Favorites?

New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games

New Mexico’s season took a hit with an 85-82 loss to Arizona State on Thursday. The Lobos, who were -4 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After leading 37-34 at halftime, New Mexico allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.

New Mexico put up 82 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field and 38.3% on two-point attempts. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 6 of 16 from deep.

The Lobos were strong at the free-throw line, making 28 of 32 attempts for an 87.5% rate. Donovan Dent led the way with 30 points and 7 assists, while Mustapha Amzil added 28 points, hitting 3 threes.

New Mexico’s defense struggled in their last game, allowing 85 points on 47% shooting from the field. They gave up 26 field goals on 55 attempts.

The Lobos allowed 9 threes on 19 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 47% from beyond the arc. New Mexico also sent them to the line 32 times, where they converted 24 free throws.