USC Trojans (15-6) vs Washington State Cougars (10-13)
Game Info: Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 11:00 pm (Galen Center)
Betting Odds: USC Trojans -5 -- Over/Under: 132.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Washington State Cougars and USC Trojans face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at the Galen Center. When these two teams faced off on January 1st it was Washington State that secured the 81-71 victory.
Washington State State Betting Preview
Washington State comes into this game with a 10-13 record overall and they have gone 12-11 against the spread. In the last game against Arizona State, Washington State scored 75 points and that led to the 17 point victory. Two games ago against Arizona they were competitive but ended up losing 63-58. Washington State is averaging 67.9 points while their defense is giving up 64.7 points per game. The defense is ranked 57th but the last time these two teams faced off it was the offense that was the difference.
USC Betting Preview
On the other side of this matchup is USC who sits with a 15-6 record and they have gone 12-9 against the spread. In the last game against UCLA, the defense gave up 64 points and that led to the 13 point victory. Boogie Ellis had a strong game finishing with 31 points, six assists, and four rebounds. USC is averaging 71.5 points while their defense is giving up 66.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 182nd while the defense is ranked 84th. Ellis is averaging 16.3 points while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from behind the three point line.
Washington State vs USC Trends
USC is 5-0 against the spread in their last five home games. Washington State is 1-8 against the spread in their last nine games on Thursday. The under is 11-2 in Washington State’s last 13 road games. The under is 8-2 in Washington State’s last 10 road games against a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600.
Shane’s Free Pick
Washington State sits with a 10-13 record, but this is a team that isn’t far off from being 13-10. The last time these two teams faced off, Washington State scored 81 points and they are going to find plenty of success scoring here. It might not be enough to win this game, but they are going to keep it within possession if they do lose. Back Washington State against the spread.