USC Trojans vs UT Arlington Mavericks Matchup

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

UT Arlington vs USC Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mavericks and Trojans. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and USC is favored by -17.5 vs. UT Arlington.

UT Arlington vs. USC Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UT Arlington Mavericks at USC Trojans
Where: Los Angeles at Galen Center
Date: Wednesday, November 13th
Betting Odds USC -17.5, TXA +1085 | USC -2300 O/U 154.5

Mavericks Preview: Will the Mavericks Come Through as Road Underdogs?

UT Arlington Mavericks Recent Game/Games

UT Arlington fell 92-77 to Louisiana Tech on Saturday, November 9th. The Mavericks were +1 point underdogs going into the game but failed to cover the spread in the loss.

After trailing 51-37 at halftime, UT Arlington scored 40 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The total points for the game were 169, going over the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.

Mavericks Offense Breakdown

UT Arlington put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field. They connected on just 28.1% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-32, while hitting 54.3% of their shots inside the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%.

The Mavericks grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Daniel Batcho led the way with 28 points, shooting 10-for-12 from the field. Amaree Abram added 23 points, hitting 5-of-8 from three-point range.

Mavericks Team Defense

Despite giving up 92 points, UT Arlington held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. The Mavericks allowed 28 made field goals on 67 attempts.

Inside the arc, UT Arlington's defense gave up 19 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 54% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent shot 28%, hitting 9 of 32 attempts. The Mavericks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%.

Trojans Preview: Will USC Win at Home?

USC opened their season with a 75-69 win over Idaho State on Thursday, November 7th. The Trojans were heavy favorites at -24 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points ended at 144, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.

USC led 38-35 at halftime and added 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34 points. While they got the win, USC will look to tighten up defensively in upcoming games.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, with a 52.8% success rate on two-pointers. From beyond the arc, they hit just 25%, making 5 of 20 attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Trojans connected on 64.7%, hitting 22 of 34 shots. They grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists. Dylan Darling led the way with 22 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Josh Cohen added 19 points, shooting 66.7% from the field.

Trojans Team Defense

USC's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, USC held their opponent to 25% shooting, as they made just 5 of 20 three-point attempts. The opposing team also went 22/34 from the free-throw line, a 64% success rate.

Mavericks vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, UT Arlington has averaged 79 points per game while allowing 79. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
The Trojans are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Mavericks have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Trojans have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.