Washington State vs USC 12/4/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
USC Trojans (7-0) vs. Washington State Cougars (6-1)
December 4, 2021 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington State Cougars PK / USC Trojans PK; Over/Under: -138.5
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The USC Trojans and Washington State Cougars meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Friel Court. The USC Trojans look to build on their 7-0 record. The Washington State Cougars look to build on their 6-1 record.
The USC Trojans are averaging 80.3 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 60.4 points on 34.9 percent shooting. Boogie Ellis is averaging 16.3 points and 4.3 assists, while Chevez Goodwin is averaging 12.1 points and 0.4 assists. Isaiah Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Max Agbonkpolo is dishing 0.4 assists. The USC Trojans are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 57.4 percent from the free throw line. The USC Trojans are allowing 26.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
The Washington State Cougars are averaging 80 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 63.6 points on 36.7 percent shooting. Noah Williams is averaging 13.8 points and 2.5 assists, while Michael Flowers is averaging 13 points and 4.7 rebounds. Tyrell Roberts is the third double-digit scorer and Efe Abogidi is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Washington State Cougars are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Washington State Cougars are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game.
The Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 6-1-1 in Trojans last 8 road games. The over is 11-5-1 in Cougars last 17 overall. The road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. The favorite is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
The Washington State Cougars are coming off a solid road win over Arizona State, but they have more showing and proving to do before I can trust them in spots like this. The USC Trojans are far and away more trustworthy offensively, and they have a defense that travels. USC has also been more proven up to this point with consistent blowouts. Pick ’em game, I still have to lean toward USC.
