Washington State Cougars vs USC Trojans Prediction, Pick and Preview, February 20 (2/20): NCB

Credit: photo by James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

 

Odds

Time	5:30 p.m. EST
Washington St money line	+170
Washington St spread	+5.5
USC money line	-250
USC spread	-5.5
Over / under	131

 

2021-2022 season stats

	Washington St Cougars	USC Trojans
Record	14-11	22-4
Road / home record	5-3	12-2
Streak	L4	W3
Points per game	70.64	73.31
Points allowed per game	63.00	63.81
Rebounds per game	33.91	37.66
Rebounds allowed per game	31.86	31.16
Over / under record	8-16-1	11-14-1

 

Preview

The Washington St Cougars hit the road to face the USC Trojans on Sunday Night. These teams already met in December and USC got the narrow victory 63-61 over the Cougars.

WASHINGTON ST

The Cougars have lost 4 games in a row and are 5-5 in their last 10. Last loss was against UCLA by 20 points. The Cougars made only two of their first 15 shots and were 1 of 9 beyond the arc during the first 10 minutes. They shot a season-low 28.3% from the field as it was 15 of 53.

The team is averaging 70.64 ppg and 32.8% from long distance shots. Defensively are allowing 63 ppg and 31.86 rebounds.

Washington St are 0-10 in their last games against USC.

USC TROJANS

#17 USC have won 4 straight games and get here after beating the Washington Huskies.  Chevez Goodwin scored 16 of his 24 points in the first half, Drew Peterson had 14 points, seven assists and six rebounds, Isaiah Mobley added 12 points. If the Trojans can get continue to big showings from multiple players at the same time once they reach March, they have as high a ceiling as any team in the top-heavy Pac-12.

The Trojans are averaging 73.31 ppg and shooting 45.84% from the field goal and 34.87% from long distance. Defensively are allowing 63.81 points per game and 26.42 rebounds.

BETTING TRENDS

Washington State are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.

Washington State are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games against USC.

USC are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.

USC are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Washington State.

Prediction

Since these teams last met, the Cougars have won 8 games and lost 9 while USC won 14 and lost only 4. The Trojans are 12-2 at home this season and 5-0 last 5 games at home vs the Cougars. Take USC to win and cover.

PICK: USC -5.5 (-110)

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