Grambling (1-3) vs. USC (4-1)
November 24, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: USC -18.5; Over/Under: +140.5
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In this article, we will formulate a USC vs Grambling prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 24th at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
USC Trojans Betting Preview
The USC Trojans are 4-1 this year after they defeated San Jose State by a score of 82-68 in their last game. USC led 42-35 at halftime and added 40 points in the second half to pull away for the win. The Trojans shot 57.1% from the field, 45.5% on three-pointers, and 88.9% on free throws in the game. Chibuzo Agbo led USC with 20 points and seven rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Trojans lost to California by a score of 71-66 but did win the three games prior to that. USC has scored 79.6 points per game and they have allowed 70.8 points per game, while also averaging 29.8 rebounds and 19.2 assists per game this season. Terrance Williams II is averaging 15.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while USC is shooting 50% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 33% on three-pointers this year.
Grambling Tigers Betting Preview
The Grambling Tigers are 1-3 this season after they lost to New Mexico by a score of 80-58 in their last game. Grambling trailed 30-26 at halftime, but they allowed 50 points in the second half in the loss. The Tigers shot 35.5% from the field, 36.8% on three-pointers, and 46.7% on free throws in the game. PJ Eason led Grambling with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Tigers lost to Florida by a score of 86-62 and Ole Miss by a score of 66-64. Grambling has scored 69 points per game and they have allowed 68.5 points per game, while also averaging 37 rebounds and 11 assists per game this season. Kintavious Dozier is averaging 13 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Grambling is shooting 44.2% from the field, 62.5% on free throws, and 40% on three-pointers this year.
Why Grambling will cover
- Grambling State has won 10 of its last 11 day games.
- USC has lost each of its last three day games against non-conference opponents.
- Grambling State has won the first half in four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
USC vs Grambling Prediction
USC comes into this matchup as a pretty big favorite to get the win and they will have the home-court advantage here. The Trojans are shooting 50% from the field this season, but they are only averaging 29.8 rebounds per game. Grambling has lost three games in a row by margins of 22, 24, and 2 points, and they are shooting just 44.2% from the field. This is a big number for a very average USC team to cover, so give me Grambling to keep it respectable.
