California vs USC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 17

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  • USC is a -8.5 point favorite vs California
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • California / USC TV channel: BTN

The California Golden Bears visit Galen Center to take on the USC Trojans on Nov. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

USC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The California vs. USC Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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California vs. USC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California+8.5 -110O 152.5 -105+280
USC -8.5 -110U 152.5 -115-350

California 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.

California vs USC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts USC will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • California has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 31 games (+2.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • USC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+9.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • USC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.70 Units / 7% ROI)
  • USC have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 1-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -3.03% ROI).

  • 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 4.88% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has a 1-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 3-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 5.36% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California averaged 1.20 points per shot (2,200 points/1,838 shots) last season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

California averaged 11.2 assists per game (145 assists/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 14.9

California averaged 34.8 points per game (452 points/13 games) in the second half last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 40.0

California shot 43% (148/345) in the second half last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 48%

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%

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California averaged 5.5 steals per game (72 steals/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

California forced 10.5 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

California allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (59/155) in the first half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

California allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (969 points/753 shots) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

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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