Seton Hall (6-0) vs USC (5-0)
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USC Trojans Betting Preview
The USC Trojans are 5-0 this season after they defeated Boise State by a score of 70-67 in their last game. USC led 34-32 at halftime and scored 36 points in the second half to secure the very close win. The Trojans shot 44% from the field, 48% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Rodney Rice led USC with 27 points and three assists, while Chad Baker-Mazara added 11 points and eight rebounds in the win.Prior to that win, USC defeated Troy in overtime by a score of 107-106 and Illinois State by a score of 87-67. The Trojans have scored 100.5 points per game with 43.5 rebounds and 22.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.0 points against per game this season. Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 22.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while Rodney Rice is averaging 20.5 points and 7.8 assists per game for the Trojans. USC is shooting 47.5% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 34% on three pointers this season.
Seton Hall Pirates Betting Preview
The Seton Hall Pirates are 6-0 this year after they defeated NC State by a score of 85-74 in their last game. Seton Hall led 35-33 at halftime and added 50 points in the second half in the upset win. The Pirates shot 52% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. AJ Staton-McCray led Seton Hall with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Mike Williams added 14 points and six rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Seton Hall defeated New Haven by a score of 68-45 and Monmouth by a score of 70-58. The Pirates have scored 73.0 points per game with 38.2 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 54.6 points against per game this season. Tajuan Simpkins is averaging 13.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while AJ Staton-McCray is averaging 10.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Pirates. Seton Hall is shooting 41.7% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 33% on three pointers this year.
Why the Seton Hall Pirates will win
- Seton Hall has won each of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.
- USC has lost three of its last four games against the Big East Conference at neutral venues.
Why the USC Trojans will win
- USC has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Seton Hall has lost each of its last three games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Seton Hall has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

