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USC vs California Prediction 11-17-24 College Basketball Picks

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Evan Walker

California (2-1) vs. USC (3-0)
November 17, 2024 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: USC -9.5; Over/Under: +153
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The Cal Golden Bears and USC Trojans meet Sunday in College Basketball action at the Galen Center. Here’s a USC vs California Prediction. This article will include a USC vs California Pick.

Cal Golden Bears Betting Preview

The Cal Golden Bears beat Cal Poly, lost to Vanderbilt, and will meet the Air Force, Sacramento State, Mercyhurst, Missouri, and Stanford after this one. The Cal Golden Bears are averaging 82 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 77 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Andrej Stojakovic is averaging 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Jovan Blacksher Jr. is averaging 15.3 points and 3.3 assists. BJ Omot is the third double-digit scorer and DJ Campbell is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Cal Golden Bears are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cal Golden Bears are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per Game.

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans beat Idaho State and UT Arlington, and they play San Jose State and Grambling next. The USC Trojans are averaging 83.3 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Terrance Williams Jr. is averaging 18 points and 3 assists, while Josh Cohen is averaging 14 points and 1.7 assists. Desmond Claude is the third double-digit scorer and Wesley Yates III is grabbing 1 rebound. The USC Trojans are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The USC Trojans are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 25.7 rebounds per Game.

Why the USC Trojans will win

California has lost each of its last nine Sunday road games against non-conference opponents.
USC has won each of its last six home games against California.
USC has won the first half in each of its last six games against California at Galen Center.

USC vs California Prediction

We’re going to learn a lot more about the USC Trojans, as their schedule has been a cakewalk up to this point. However, the Cal Golden Bears just got blown out by Vanderbilt and their defensive effort hasn’t been great. USC has more talent, scores the board, and should be drooling about this matchup given Cal’s struggles on defense. USC should score a lot and get us a cover. Give me the Trojans by double-digit points.