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Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs USC Prediction 11/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs USC Odds and Matchup Info
MATCHUP Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions USC Trojans
Team Records 0-4 3-0
Where Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA
When Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time 07:00 PM EST
TV B1G+

Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs USC Prediction


You can argue this is a letdown spot for USC after playing teams like Wichita State and Cal. However, USC has looked so strong in its first three games that it probably doesn’t matter. USC is 3-0 SU and ATS on the season. As I’ve said in previous write-ups, Arkansas-Pine Bluff will eventually become a respectable team after taking its licks with constant road games against good teams, but the wins or covers aren’t coming.

At some point, Arkansas-Pine Bluff has to play some sort of defense and cover a number. Until then, Arkansas-Pine Bluff remains fade material. This is one of the best USC teams we’ve seen in recent memory. Massive line, but USC should get whatever it wants offensively. I’ll lay the buckets with the Trojans.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions Betting Preview


The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions lost to UCLA and Cal Baptist, and they play Arkansas State next. Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost 5 straight games.

The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are averaging 70.3 points per game on 35.8 percent shooting and allowing 131.7 points per game on 51 percent shooting. Jalen Tatum is averaging 14.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Macaleab Rich is averaging 15.3 points and 6 rebounds per game. Creed Williamson is averaging 6.8 points and 1.3 assists per game. CJ Smith is averaging 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are shooting 20.3 percent from beyond the arc and 68.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.

USC Trojans Betting Preview


The USC Trojans beat Wichita State and Cal, and they play Tarleton State next. USC has lost 8 of its last 11 games.

The USC Trojans are averaging 88.3 points per game on 47 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points per game on 39.6 percent shooting. Alijah Arenas is averaging 23.3 points and 1.3 assists per game. Rodney Rice is averaging 21.7 points and 7 assists per game. Adonis Ratliff is averaging 11.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. KJ Lewis is averaging 10.3 points and 2 assists per game. The USC Trojans are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The USC Trojans are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.
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RankCapperWonLostWin %Profit (to win $100)
1Joe Caggiano11284.62%+880
2David Racey15671.43%+815
3Brian Bitler10376.92%+666
4Brad Francis17965.38%+655
5Jeremy Conn292158.00%+586

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Why the USC Trojans will win

  • USC has won each of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at Galen Center.
  • Arkansas-Pine Bluff has lost 25 of its last 26 road day games against non-Conference opponents.
  • USC has won the first half in seven of its last eight day games against non-Conference opponents at Galen Center.

Why the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions will win

  • USC has lost four of its last five games at Galen Center.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of USC’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Galen Center have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
  • Seven of Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last eight road day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 162+ points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: USC -44.5

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1Jay Briggs452663.38%+1906
2John Ryan15671.43%+846
3Stephen Nover12475.00%+727
4Big Al McMordie292256.86%+499
5CD Sports12957.14%+194
6Damian Sosh171454.84%+165
7Ron Romanelli191654.29%+144
8Sean Murphy232053.49%+78

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