USC vs Washington Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

In this article, we will formulate a USC vs Washington Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 7th, at the Hec Edmundson Pavillion.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Trojans’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving USC

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent betting trends in games played between USC and Washington

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Trojans and Huskies. 

USC Have Issues

USC has some major issues heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. USC in the last game faced off against Oregon and they scored only 60 points while they ended up losing by eight points. Just three games ago against Saint Mary’s, they scored only 36 points and that led to the defeat. USC on the season is averaging 71.9 points while their defense is giving up 71.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 262nd while the defense is ranked 203rd. Desmond Claude is having a strong season, averaging 12.9 points while shooting 48.2 percent from the field. 

Why USC Will Cover Against Washington

• Washington has lost each of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• USC has won each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• USC has won the first half in each of its last three games against Washington at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.

Washington’s Offense Looks to Bounce Back

Washington in the last game faced off against UCLA and they didn’t play well enough. Washington scored 58 points while the defense 69 points and they ended up losing by 11 points. Two games ago against Santa Clara, Washington scored 76 points and they ended up winning by seven points. Washington is averaging 70.9 points while their defense is giving up 66.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 281st while the defense is ranked 80th. In this game, the offense offense is going to need to be better or this could be a very long game. 

USC vs Washington Prediction

Is USC good? No. Should Washington be laying this type of number here? Hell no. I really don’t trust this Washington offense, and they haven’t shown me anything to believe they should lay this type of number against a power-four team. USC is still averaging 71.9 points per game and they are going to find offensive success here. USC can win this game, but we will take the points to be safe. Back USC against the spread.