Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our San Jose State vs USC NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Los Angeles.
San Jose State vs USC Prediction
Planning on watching today's Spartans and Trojans game? Catch the action at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on PEAC. The over/under for this game is set at 142 points, and USC is favored by -19.5 against San Jose State in a non-conference matchup.
San Jose State vs. USC Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: San Jose State Spartans at USC Trojans
- Where: Los Angeles at Galen Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 20th
- Betting Odds USC -19.5, SJST +1235 | USC -3914 O/U 142
Spartans Preview: Does San Jose State Have What it Takes on the Road?
San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games
San Jose State dropped their latest game, falling 64-59 to UC Santa Barbara on Sunday. The Spartans were +6 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 123, falling well short of the 144.5 O/U line.
San Jose State trailed 30-27 at halftime and were outscored 34-32 in the 2nd half. Despite the loss, the Spartans kept the game closer than expected.
Spartans Offense Breakdown
San Jose State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 40.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They hit only 26.1% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-23 from beyond the arc, but were efficient at the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 attempts.
Josh Uduje led the Spartans with 22 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field. Cole Anderson added 18 points, hitting 6 of 8 threes for a 75% shooting percentage from deep. Kenny Pohto contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, along with a team-high 7 assists.
Spartans Team Defense
San Jose State's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the Spartans gave up 6 threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. Their opponent also shot 90% from the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 attempts. San Jose State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Trojans Preview: Can the Trojans Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
USC Trojans Recent Game/Games
The Trojans suffered a 71-66 loss at home to the Golden Bears on Sunday, November 17th. USC, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After leading 43-42 at halftime, USC managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.
Trojans Offense Breakdown
USC's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. They hit 52.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% of their threes (6/21). Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they shot 71.4% from the free-throw line, making 10 of 14 attempts.
Desmond Claude, Andrej Stojakovic, and Jovan Blacksher Jr. each contributed 20 points, with Blacksher hitting 4 of 7 threes (57.1%). Stojakovic and Blacksher both shot 7/11 from the field (63.6%), while Claude went 3/6 from three. Saint Thomas added 15 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.
Trojans Team Defense
USC's defense gave up 71 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 52% success rate.
From beyond the arc, USC held their opponent to 28% shooting, as they made 6 of their 21 three-point attempts. The other team also went 10/14 from the free-throw line, hitting 71% of their foul shots, while USC gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Spartans vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Spartans last five road games, the team averaged 67 points per game while allowing 69. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-2, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Across their last three home contests, USC has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 70 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Spartans have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. San Jose State posted a straight up mark of 0-10 in these matchups.
- Although the Trojans have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 0-3.
San Jose State vs USC Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: San Jose State +19.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.