The Purdue Boilermakers and USC Trojans meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Galen Center. Here’s a USC vs Purdue Prediction. This article will include a USC vs Purdue Pick.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers beat Iowa and Penn State, and they play UCLA next. Purdue has won 8 straight games.
The Purdue Boilermakers are averaging 86 points on 51.8 percent shooting and allowing 68.3 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Braden Smith is averaging 14.2 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Fletcher Loyer is averaging 13.8 points and 2.2 rebounds. Trey Kaufman-Renn is the third double-digit scorer and Oscar Cluff is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Purdue Boilermakers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Boilermakers are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game.
USC Trojans Betting Preview
The USC Trojans beat Minnesota and Maryland, and they play Northwestern next. USC has won 6 of its last 8 games.
The USC Trojans are averaging 84.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 76.2 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Rodney Rice is averaging 20.3 points and 6 assists, while Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 19.1 points and 3.2 assists. Ezra Ausar is the third double-digit scorer and Jacob Cofie is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The USC Trojans are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The USC Trojans are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Why the USC Trojans will win
- USC has won eight of its last nine games at Galen Center.
- USC has won the first half in each of its last six day games at Galen Center.
Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win
- Purdue has won each of its last 18 January day games as an AP-ranked team.
- USC has lost each of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Purdue has won the first half in each of its last 11 January day games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Each of USC’s last 10 day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
- Each of Purdue’s last 24 Saturday day road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- USC ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (21.0).
- USC ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (28.6).
- Purdue ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (20.9).
- Purdue ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.14).
USC vs Purdue Prediction
Purdue is the better more consistent team, but It’s also failed to cover its last 3 games due to these big inflated lines. USC is a dangerous team at home and finally showed up as an underdog this season with a nice road win over Minnesota. USC has difference makers on offense and is underrated on defense. USC needs a resume building performance and a spot like this at home gives the Trojans that chance. Purdue probably still wins, but USC can hang around at home as long as shots fall. I’ll grab the points.