UTSA vs USC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 17

Southern California head coach Eric Musselman during the second half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Palm Desert, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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  • USC is a -23.5 point favorite vs UTSA
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • UTSA / USC TV channel: BTN

The UTSA Roadrunners visit Galen Center to take on the USC Trojans on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

USC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -23.5 (-110).

The UTSA vs. USC Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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UTSA vs. USC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

UTSA vs USC Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts USC will win this college basketball game with 78.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UTSA vs USC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts USC will cover the spread with 60.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UTSA has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 17 away games (+1.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games (+10.90 Units / 28% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 games (+9.15 Units / 3% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • USC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+8.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • USC have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)

UTSA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTSA has a 2-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 2-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.95 Units / -49.25% ROI
  • 2-6 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 6-2 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / 2.51% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI

UTSA Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

USC allowed 8.3 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 48th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

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 30% from three (85/286) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

USC Offensive Stats & Trends:

USC has a 54% free throw rate (348 free throw attempts/645 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 35%

USC has 31.6 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 23.0

USC has a 54% free throw rate (348 free throw attempts/645 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 38%

USC has made 257 free throws this season — most among Big 10 Teams

UTSA Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

USC allowed 8.3 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 48th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

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 30% from three (85/286) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

USC Defensive Stats & Trends:

USC has a 54% free throw rate (348 free throw attempts/645 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 35%

USC has 31.6 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 23.0

USC has a 54% free throw rate (348 free throw attempts/645 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 38%

USC has made 257 free throws this season — most among Big 10 Teams


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