Chattanooga Mocs vs USC Trojans Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Chattanooga vs USC NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Los Angeles.

Chattanooga vs USC Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mocs versus the Trojans? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and USC is favored by -15 against Chattanooga in a non-conference matchup.

Chattanooga vs. USC Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Chattanooga Mocs at USC Trojans
Where: Los Angeles at Galen Center
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds USC -15, CHAT +776 | USC -1477 O/U 155.5

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Chattanooga Mocs Records

Chattanooga finished last season with a 19-12 overall record, going 13-7 in Southern Conference play. At home, they posted an 11-5 record, winning by an average margin of 7.1 points per game. On the road, they were 8-7, with their average scoring margin at .0 points per game.

Against the spread, Chattanooga went 16-15, and they were 12-10 as the favorite. They played 22 games as the favorite, winning 15 of them. Their over/under record was also 16-15, with an average O/U line of 148 points and an average combined score of 149.9 points per game.

Mocs Offense Breakdown

Chattanooga averaged 78.2 points per game last season, ranking 80th in possessions per game with 65.8. They shot 46% from the field, placing 95th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 55%, ranking 43rd. The Mocs were 30th in two-point percentage at 57% and made 10.6 three-pointers per game, ranking 7th. They attempted 29.4 threes per game, also 7th, and shot 35% from beyond the arc, ranking 106th. They made 13.6 free throws per game, ranking 195th.

Honor Huff and Trey Bonham are Chattanooga's top returning players. Huff averaged 17.4 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.7 rebounds in 33 games last season. Bonham played 22 games, averaging 16 points, 3.6 assists, and 5 rebounds per game.

Mocs Team Defense

Chattanooga allowed 71.6 points per game last season, ranking 157th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.5% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Mocs 299th in 3-point defense. They were more disciplined in terms of fouling, allowing 16 free throws per game, which ranked 70th nationally.

Chattanooga averaged 6.3 steals per game, ranking 193rd, and 3.7 blocked shots per game, placing them 131st in the country.

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USC Trojans Records

USC finished last season with a 15-18 overall record, going 9-13 in Big Ten play. At home, they posted a 10-7 mark, with an average scoring margin of +5.0 points per game. On the road, the Trojans went 5-11, with an average margin of -5.7 points.

Against the spread, USC was 16-17, and they went 10-8 as the favorite. As the underdog, they were 3-12 straight-up and 6-9 ATS. Their games averaged 148.4 points, and their over/under record was 20-12-1, with an average line of 148.3 points.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC Trojans Offense Stats

USC averaged 74.1 points per game last season, ranking 71st in possessions per game with 68.4. They shot 45% from the field, placing 184th in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 182nd. The Trojans made 7.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which ranked 130th in three-point percentage.

USC Trojans Top Returning Offensive Players

Forward Saint Thomas returns after averaging 19.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game last season. Guard Bryce Pope also returns, having averaged 18.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.

Trojans Team Defense

USC struggled defensively last season, allowing 74.3 points per game, which ranked 238th in the nation. Opponents shot 36.0% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Trojans 409th in 3-point percentage defense. They also gave up 19.0 free throws per game, ranking 203rd in that category.

However, the Trojans excelled in blocked shots, averaging 5.2 per game, which ranked 15th in the country. They also averaged 7.5 steals per game, placing them 80th nationally.

Mocs vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Mocs have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 79 points per game in this stretch.
In their last five home games, USC has averaged 69 points per game while allowing 70. The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
Through their last three games as the underdog, the Mocs have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Trojans have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.