Grambling State Tigers vs USC Trojans Matchup

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

Grambling State vs USC Prediction

The Tigers and Trojans are set to face off at 7:00 ET on B1G+. The Trojans will host the game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with USC being favored by -18 over Grambling State.

Grambling State vs. USC Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Grambling State Tigers at USC Trojans
  • Where: Los Angeles at Galen Center
  • Date: Sunday, November 24th
  • Betting Odds USC -18, GRMBST +1016 | USC -2133 O/U 140.5

Tigers Preview: Does Grambling State Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Grambling State Tigers Recent Game/Games

Grambling State faced a tough challenge on Thursday, November 21st, as they went on the road to take on New Mexico. The Tigers, who were +24.5 point underdogs, lost 80-58 but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 30-26 at halftime, Grambling State allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 152.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Grambling State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and hitting only 50% of their free throws. They connected on 36.8% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-19 from deep.

Donovan Dent led the way with 22 points and 8 assists, shooting 53.8% from the floor and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Tru Washington added 15 points, while P.J. Eason contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field.

Tigers Team Defense

Grambling State's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 7 of 18 threes, shooting 38%. Grambling State also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws, a 65% rate. The Tigers gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Trojans Preview: Can USC Deliver Being Favored at Home?

USC improved to 3-0 with an 82-68 home win over San Jose State on Wednesday, November 20th. The Trojans entered the game as -16.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 150 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.

USC led 42-35 at halftime and added another 40 points in the 2nd half while holding San Jose State to 33 points after the break.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 82 points on 57.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.1%, thanks to 64.7% shooting on twos and 45.5% from beyond the arc. The Trojans also connected on 88.9% of their free throws, hitting 8 of 9 attempts.

Josh Uduje was perfect from deep, hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts and finishing with 25 points. Terrance Williams II and Chibuzo Agbo each added 20 points, with Agbo knocking down 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. USC dished out 23 assists as a team, with Matt Knowling contributing 5 assists to go along with his 12 points and 8 rebounds.

Trojans Team Defense

USC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 68 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 57% from the field. The Trojans couldn't contain the two-point attack, where they allowed 22 made shots on 34 attempts, a 64% success rate.

From beyond the arc, USC's defense gave up 10 threes on 22 attempts, with the other team shooting 45% from deep. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 8, shooting 88%. USC allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Grambling State has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 64 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Trojans have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 68 points per game in these contests.
  • Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Grambling State has an ATS mark of 4-1 while going 1-4 straight up.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Trojans have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.

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