Cal State Northridge vs USC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 18

Southern California head coach Eric Musselman during the second half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Palm Desert, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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  • USC is a -11.5 point favorite vs Cal State Northridge
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Cal State Northridge / USC TV channel: BTN

The Cal State Northridge Matadors visit Galen Center to take on the USC Trojans on Dec. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

USC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Cal State Northridge vs. USC Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Cal State Northridge vs. USC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cal State Northridge+11.5 -110O 151.5 -115+500
USC -11.5 -110U 151.5 -105-700

Cal State Northridge vs USC Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts USC will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cal State Northridge vs USC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts USC will cover the spread with 57.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 away games (+16.45 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.39 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 away games (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 away games (+2.05 Units / 10% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • USC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+2.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.25 Units / 3% ROI)

Cal State Northridge Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal State Northridge has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).

  • 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / -12.72% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.03% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.45 Units / -14.72% ROI

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.75 Units / -31.12% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.95 Units / 3.07% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI

Cal State Northridge Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Northridge averaged 14.2 turnovers per game (441 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Cal State Northridge made 4.9 three-pointers per game last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Cal State Northridge shot 67% from the free throw line (467/702) last season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 72%

Cal State Northridge shot 31% from three (153/499) last season — tied for lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 33%

USC Offensive Stats & Trends:

USC averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (384 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 44th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

USC averaged 6.8 turnovers per game (88 turnovers/13 games) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.8

USC averaged 16.0 assists per game (479 assists/30 games) last season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

USC averaged 39% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (296 free throw attempts/759 field goal attempts) last season — 3rd highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Cal State Northridge Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Northridge averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (836 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Cal State Northridge averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (836 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Cal State Northridge averaged 7.5 steals per game (232 steals/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Cal State Northridge allowed opponents to shoot 40% (754/1,873) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

USC Defensive Stats & Trends:

USC averaged 6.8 steals per game (88 steals/13 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

USC allowed 41.2 points per game (535 points/13 games) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3

USC allowed an average of 1.38 points per shot (535 points/388 shots) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

USC forced 13.2 turnovers per game (397 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 50th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8


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