USC vs Cal State Northridge Prediction 12-18-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a USC vs Cal State Northridge prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th 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 7-4 this year after they defeated Montana State by a score of 89-63 in their last game. USC led 47-21 at the half and they were able to maintain that lead in the second half for the win. The Trojans shot 50.8% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. Desmond Claude led USC with 19 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Trojans defeated Washington by a score of 85-61, but did lose the three games before that. USC has scored 74.6 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points against per game, while also averaging 31.8 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. Desmond Claude is averaging 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while USC is shooting 47.8% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 31.5% on three pointers this year. 

Cal State Northridge Matadors Betting Preview

The Cal State Northridge Matadors are 7-3 this season after they defeated Cal Poly by a score of 102-91 in their last game. Cal State Northridge led 51-34 at the half, but they did allow 57 points in the second half in the win. The Matadors shot 50% from the field, 57.1% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. PJ Fuller II led Cal State Northridge with 22 points and seven assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Matadors lost to UC Riverside by a score of 68-64, but did beat Montana State by a score of 72-69 before that. Cal State Northridge has scored 82.1 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points against per game, while also averaging 41.5 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game this season. Marcus Adams Jr. is averaging 15.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Cal State Northridge is shooting 47.5% from the field, 70.4% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why USC will beat Cal State Northridge

• USC has won each of its last 16 Wednesday games against non-Conference opponents.
• USC has won the first half in each of its last seven night games at Galen Center.

USC vs Cal State Northridge Prediction 

USC comes into this matchup looking for their third win in a row and they have scored 85 and 89 points in their last two games. The Trojans have been up and down over the last few weeks, but they should get a win here. Cal State Northridge has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they have yet to play a power four school. The Matadors are scoring over 81 points per game, but like I said, they haven’t played a very tough schedule. Take USC to pull away in the second half here.