Montana State Bobcats vs USC Trojans Matchup

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

Montana State vs USC Prediction

The Bobcats and Trojans are set to face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Trojans will host the game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and USC is favored by -9 at home against Montana State.

Montana State vs. USC Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Montana State Bobcats at USC Trojans
Where: Los Angeles at Galen Center
Date: Sunday, December 15th
Betting Odds USC -9, MONST +321 | USC -466 O/U 140.5

Bobcats Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for Montana State?

Montana State Bobcats Recent Game/Games

Montana State improved to 4-5 on the season with a 74-62 win over Kansas City on Saturday. The Bobcats, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread in this home victory.

Montana State led 34-23 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 139.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Montana State's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They connected on 40.7% of their threes, hitting 11 of 27 attempts, and shot 57.7% on two-point attempts.

Davontae Hall led the way with 18 points in just 22 minutes, while Max Agbonkpolo added 17 points and 9 rebounds. Brandon Walker contributed 16 points, shooting 6 of 10 from the field.

Bobcats Team Defense

Despite giving up 62 points, Montana State's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, including 57% on two-point attempts. The Bobcats couldn't contain the three-point line either, as their opponent hit 11 of 27 threes, good for 40%.

Montana State sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 attempts for 68%. The Bobcats also allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Trojans Preview: Will the Trojans Come Through as Home Favorites?

USC improved to 6-4 on the season with a dominant 85-61 win over Washington on Saturday. The Trojans, who were +4 underdogs heading into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the over/under line of 142.5.

USC took control early, leading 51-25 at halftime. While they allowed 36 points in the second half, they scored 34 points of their own to maintain a comfortable lead.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 64% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 72%. They connected on 73.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 43.8% from beyond the arc, while also converting 82.4% of their free throws.

Desmond Claude led the way with 20 points on 5-of-6 shooting, while Saint Thomas and Wesley Yates III each added 19 points. Yates hit 3-of-6 from three-point range, and Thomas shot 75% overall. The Trojans finished with just 2 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.

Trojans Team Defense

USC's defense held their opponent to 61 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 45% from two-point range with 17 made baskets out of 37 attempts.

From beyond the arc, USC limited their opponent to just 5 three-pointers on 19 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 12 for 57%.

Bobcats vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Montana State has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 77 points per game in these games.
Although USC has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 71 points per game in these games.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bobcats have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Trojans have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 0-3.