New Mexico vs USC Prediction 11-29-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a New Mexico vs USC Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, November 29th, at the Acrisue Stadium. 

USC’s Offense Needs to Be Better

USC’s offense was embarrassing against the Saint Mary’s Gaels and they scored only 36 points on the way to the defeat. In the second half the offense only scored 15 points and that is embarrassing. As a team, they shot only 26 percent from the field and zero percent from behind the three-point line. They were 0-12 from deep. Josh Cohen was the only player to score in double figures and he had 12 points. Two games ago against Grambling, they scored 80 points and the offense needs to be better. USC on the season is averaging 73.4 points while their defense is giving up 70.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 239th in the league while the defense is ranked 174th. 

New Mexico Fell Just Short

New Mexico played pretty well on Thursday against Arizona State, but the defense didn’t make enough stops late. They scored 45 points in the second half, but the defense gave up 51 points and that led to the defeat. Guard Donovan Dent did have a strong game for New Mexico, putting up 30 points, seven assists, and one rebound. New Mexico, on the season, is averaging 85 points while the defense is giving up 75 points per game. The offense is ranked 36th in the league while the defense is ranked 268th. In this game, New Mexico has a chance to have a good defensive team, and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way here. 

New Mexico vs USC Prediction

New Mexico is going to put on a show here. New Mexico is averaging 85 points per game and they are going to put on a show again with the offense. USC’s offense really struggled in the last game, and they are going to have some major issues getting the offense going again. New Mexico is going to pull away early, and it’s going to be New Mexico that is going to cruise here. Back New Mexico against the spread.