USC vs Montana State Prediction 12-15-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a USC vs Montana State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 15th 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 6-4 this season after they defeated Washington by a score of 85-61 in their last game. USC led 51-25 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite scoring just 34 points in the second half. The Trojans shot 64% from the field, 43.8% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Desmond Claude led USC with 20 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Trojans lost three games in a row against Oregon, New Mexico, and St. Mary’s. USC has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 70.6 points per game, while also averaging 30.1 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Desmond Claude is averaging 13.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while USC is shooting 47.5% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 31.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview

The Montana State Bobcats are 5-5 this year after they defeated Kansas City by a score of 74-62 in their last game. Montana State led 34-23 at the half and they scored 40 points in the second half for the win. The Bobcats shot 49.1% from the field, 40.7% on three-pointers, and 68.8% on free throws in the game. Max Agbonkpolo led Montana State with 17 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bobcats defeated Omaha by a score of 76-65 but did lose to CS Northridge by a score of 72-69 before that. Montana State has scored 75.9 points per game and they have allowed 67.1 points per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game this season. Brandon Walker is averaging 14.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Montana State is shooting 46.5% from the field, 74.4% on free throws, and 37.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Montana State will beat USC

• Montana State has won four of its last five games.
• USC has lost three of its last four games.
• Montana State has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

USC vs Montana State Prediction 

USC was able to snap their three-game losing streak with a blowout win against Washington in their last game and they will look to make it two in a row here. The Trojans are shooting over 47% from the field, but they only average 30 rebounds per game. Montana State has won four of their last five games and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in those four wins. USC was able to get the big win in their last game, but I think they are going to have some struggles against this Montana State defense. Take the Bobcats with the points.