Montana State vs USC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 15

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 -9.5 point favorite vs Montana State
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Montana State / USC TV channel: BTN

The Montana State Bobcats visit Galen Center to take on the USC Trojans on Dec. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

USC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (+100).

The Montana State vs. USC Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Montana State vs. USC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Montana State+9.5 -120O 140.5 -110+340
USC -9.5 +100U 140.5 -110-450

Montana State vs USC Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts USC will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Montana State vs USC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts USC will cover the spread with 56.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Montana State have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 away games (+7.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 games (+6.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+4.70 Units / 12% 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 11 of their last 17 games at home (+1.55 Units / 1% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.30 Units / 3% ROI)

Montana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana State has a 6-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -16.67% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has a 3-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.75 Units / -43.38% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / 2.37% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI

Montana State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State attempted 820 threes last season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State made 301 three-pointers last season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State averaged 6.3 offensive rebounds per game (209 rebounds/33 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Montana State shot 37% from three (301/820) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 34%

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%

Montana State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State stole the ball 276 times last season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State averaged 8.4 steals per game (276 steals/33 games) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Montana State averaged 8.4 steals per game (276 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Montana State averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (746 rebounds/33 games) last season — 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

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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