USC vs San Diego Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 9

San Diego coach Steve Lavin encourages players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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  • USC is a -16.5 point favorite vs San Diego
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • USC / San Diego TV channel: ESPN2

The USC Trojans visit Jenny Craig Pavilion to take on the San Diego Toreros on Dec. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in San Diego, CA.

USC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

The USC vs. San Diego Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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USC vs. San Diego Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
USC-16.5 -110O 159.5 -115-2000
San Diego +16.5 -110U 159.5 -105950

USC vs San Diego Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts USC will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

USC vs San Diego Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts USC will cover the spread with 60.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • USC has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games (+12.00 Units / 32% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 34 games (+8.15 Units / 2% ROI)
  • USC have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • USC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 34 games (+2.00 Units / 1% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • San Diego have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • San Diego has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.14 Units / 3% ROI)

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).

  • 8-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +6 Units / 2.03% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI

San Diego Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

San Diego has a 2-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI).

  • 2-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.75 Units / -54.44% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

USC Offensive Stats & Trends:

USC allowed an average of 1.38 points per shot (535 points/388 shots) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

USC has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (67/228) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

USC forced 13.2 turnovers per game (397 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 50th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

USC allowed 41.2 points per game (535 points/13 games) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3

San Diego Offensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego averaged 13.5 turnovers per game (406 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

San Diego has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (894 assists/ 950 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

San Diego is shooting 42% (1,806/4,305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

San Diego has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

USC Defensive Stats & Trends:

USC allowed an average of 1.38 points per shot (535 points/388 shots) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

USC has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (67/228) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

USC forced 13.2 turnovers per game (397 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 50th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

USC allowed 41.2 points per game (535 points/13 games) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3

San Diego Defensive Stats & Trends:

San Diego averaged 13.5 turnovers per game (406 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

San Diego has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (894 assists/ 950 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

San Diego is shooting 42% (1,806/4,305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

San Diego has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%


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