Idaho State Bengals vs USC Trojans Matchup

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

Idaho State vs USC Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bengals and Trojans game? Catch the action at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on B1G+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with USC being favored by -23.5 over Idaho State.

Idaho State vs. USC Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Idaho State Bengals at USC Trojans
Where: Los Angeles at Galen Center
Date: Thursday, November 7th
Betting Odds USC -23.5, IDHST +2500 | USC -10000 O/U 139.5

Bengals Preview: Can Idaho State Lock in a Road Win?

Idaho State Bengals Recent Game/Games

In their season opener, the Bengals fell 55-48 to Arizona State on Tuesday, November 5th. Despite being +18 point underdogs, Idaho State kept the game closer than expected.

After trailing 31-20 at halftime, they outscored the Sun Devils 28-24 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 103 were well under the O/U line of 145.5.

Bengals Offense Breakdown

Idaho State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 25.4% from the field and 14.3% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 28.4%, and they managed just 6 assists as a team.

Alston Mason was a bright spot, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from beyond the arc, finishing with 14 points. BJ Freeman contributed 8 rebounds and 4 assists, while Isaiah Griffin added 12 points and 7 boards.

Bengals Team Defense

Idaho State's defense was strong in their last game, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 36% shooting from the field. The Bengals limited damage inside, allowing 13 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 41% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Idaho State's defense gave up 7 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponent shooting 29% from three-point range. The Bengals also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws, a 66% success rate. Idaho State allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Trojans Preview: Will USC Live Up to Expectations at Home?

USC opened their season with a 77-51 win over Chattanooga on Monday. The Trojans, playing at home, were -14.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the 155-point O/U line.

USC led 32-22 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 45 points while holding Chattanooga to 29.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 63.2% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting lagged at 30.8% (8/26).

The Trojans dished out 22 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Chibuzo Agbo and Honor Huff each hit 5 threes, with Agbo shooting 50% from deep and Huff connecting at 38.5%. Matt Knowling was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6.

Trojans Team Defense

USC's defense gave up 51 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 32 of 64 shots. Inside the arc, they connected on 24 of 38 attempts, good for 63%.

From three-point range, the opposition went 8 for 26, shooting 30%. They also made 5 of 7 free throws, a 71% clip. USC allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Bengals vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Idaho State has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 63 points per game while allowing 67. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
The Trojans are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bengals have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
The last ten games that USC was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.