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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Trojans vs. Utah
- (20-8) USC Trojans vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes (17-12)
- Date: Saturday, February 25th
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Venue: Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Trojans +112 | Runnin’ Utes -136
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: USC +2 | Utah -2 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 140.5
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USC Trojans
At this point, USC heads into their matchup vs Utah with a record of 20-8 and riding a 3 game win streak. Meanwhile, in their 10 road games this season, USC has a record of 5-5.
Having been the underdog in 11 games, USC has gone 5-6 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +2 underdogs on the spread.
At this moment, USC currently has a record of 12-5 in Pac-12 action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-3.
Coming into the game, Boogie Ellis is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.2 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Ellis is grabbing 3.8 rebounds and adding 3.0 assists. USC’s second leading scorer is Drew Peterson, who has hit 46.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.6 points per game.
Trojans Offense
Currently, USC’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 72.6 points, which places them 159th in the NCAA. In addition, USC’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 67.32% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 141st in overall field goal percentage at 45.2%. When the Trojans have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 36.0% of their looks.
In terms of pace, USC is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 68.7 per contest, placing them just 389th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 40.2 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 11.9 offensive boards per game.
Utah Runnin’ Utes
At this point, Utah heads into their matchup vs USC with a record of 17-12 while looking to shake a 3 game losing streak. Presently, the Runnin’ Utes have been the home team 17 times, sitting with a record of 12-5.
Getting ready to play for the 19 times as the favorite, the Runnin’ Utes have gone 14-5 in those matchups. Playing at home, Utah comes into this game as -2 point favorites.
At this moment, Utah currently has a record of 10-8 in Pac-12 action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 7-4.
Coming into the game, Branden Carlson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Carlson is grabbing 7.2 rebounds and adding 1.5 assists. Utah’s second leading scorer is Lazar Stefanovic, who has hit 37.1% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 10.3 points per game.
Runnin’ Utes Key Stats
Currently, Utah’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 69.7 points, which places them 247th in the NCAA. In addition, Utah’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 60.64% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 348th in overall field goal percentage at 41.9%. When the Runnin’ Utes have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 33.5% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Utah is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 67.2 per contest, placing them just 491st in college basketball. Currently, Utah’s 36.3 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Runnin’ Utes are averaging 10.5 offensive boards per game.
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USC Trojans vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes CBB Betting Trends
- First, USC is 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Trojans are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, USC is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 7-3 SU.
- At this point, Trojans are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, the Runnin’ Utes are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free USC Trojans vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: USC Trojans +2
After running our analysis on this game, we’ve identified the best side to take on the spread. Currently, the oddsmakers have Utah as the favorites with a line coming in at -2. However, based on how these team’s matchup, we see this number being too high and like the USC Trojans to cover. Both teams have knocked down the 3-point shot at a rate similar to the NCAA average this season with Utah at 7.65 made 3’s per game compared to USC at 7.33. Look for USC to put together a strong enough defensive effort to cover the spread vs the Runnin’ Utes.
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