Grambling State vs USC Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/24/24

The Grambling Tigers is visiting the USC Trojans on Sunday, November 24th at the Galen Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Grambling Tigers vs USC Trojans Prediction.

USC Trojans Preview

The USC Trojans have a 4-1 record this season and are coming off an 82-68 win over San Jose State. The Trojans are 1-4 against the spread, and 3-2 in over/under while having a 4-1 home record.

Offensively, USC is averaging 79.6 points per game, which ranks 148th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.8 points per game (180th). The Trojans shoot 50% from the field (44th) and 33% from beyond the arc (198th). The Trojans shoot 73.6% from the free-throw line (108th) and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game (349th).

Desmond Claude leads USC in scoring this season, with an average of 12.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, while Wesley Yates adds 12 points. USC will face St. Mary’s, Oregon, Washington, and Montana State following this game.

Grambling Tigers Preview

The Grambling Tigers have a 1-3 record this season and are coming off a 58-80 loss in New Mexico. The Tigers are 3-0 against the spread, and 0-3 in over/under, while they have a 0-3 road record. 

Offensively, Grambling is averaging 69 points per game, which ranks 306th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.5 points per game (134th). The Tigers shoot 44.2% from the field (222nd), and 40% from beyond the arc (25th). The Tigers shoot 62.5% from the free-throw line (328th) and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game (154th).

Kintavious Dozier leads Grambling in scoring with an average of 13 points and 4 rebounds, while Antwan Burnett adds 11.8 points and a team-high 7.3 rebounds.

Why the USC Trojans will win

• Grambling State has lost 16 of its last 17 games against non-conference opponents.
• USC has won 16 of its last 18 day games against non-conference opponents at Galen Center.
• USC has won the first half in each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Galen Center.

Why the Grambling State Tigers will win

• Grambling State has won 10 of its last 11 day games.
• USC has lost each of its last three day games against non-conference opponents.
• Grambling State has won the first half in four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• USC ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (2.09).
• USC ranks T14th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.4).
• Grambling State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (11.8).
• Grambling State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (19.0).

Grambling Tigers vs USC Trojans Prediction

In this Grambling Tigers vs USC Trojans Prediction, USC is coming as -18.5 home favorites. USC is having a successful season so far, winning by an average of 8.8 points, and is ranking inside the top 50 in the nation in field goal percentage. On the other hand, Grambling has trouble scoring, with an offense that ranks in the bottom 60 of the nation, and on top of that they are playing their fourth straight road game, and are winless on the road so far. USC on the other hand, are playing their sixth straight home game, where they have lost only once. The value here lies with the home favorite, so take the USC Trojans and lay the points at home.