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USC vs Texas-Arlington Prediction 11-13-24 College Basketball Picks

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Evan Walker

Texas-Arlington (1-0) vs. USC (2-0)
November 13, 2024 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: USC -17.5; Over/Under: +154.5
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The UT Arlington Mavericks and USC Trojans meet Wednesday in College Basketball action at the Galen Center. Here’s a USC vs Texas-Arlington Prediction. This article will include a USC vs Texas-Arlington Pick.

UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Preview

The UT Arlington Mavericks beat UNT-Dallas, lost to LA Tech, and they play Murray State and Missouri State next. The UT Arlington Mavericks are averaging 83.5 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 39.1 shooting. Jaden Wells is averaging 19.5 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Raysean Seamster is averaging 16.5 points and 5 rebounds. Troy Hupstead is the third double-digit scorer and Diante Smith is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The UT Arlington Mavericks are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The UT Arlington Mavericks are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per Game.

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans beat Chattanooga and Idaho State, and they play Cal and San Jose State next. The USC Trojans are averaging 76 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 60 points on 36.4 percent shooting. Josh Cohen is averaging 11.5 points and 2 assists, while Wesley Yates III is averaging 11 points and 2 assists. Chibuzo Agbo is the third double-digit scorer and Saint Thomas is grabbing 6 rebounds. The USC Trojans are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 65.9 percent from the free throw line. The USC Trojans are allowing 21.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.5 rebounds per Game.

Why the USC Trojans will win

USC has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
UT Arlington Mavericks has lost each of its last six road games against non-conference opponents.
UT Arlington Mavericks has lost the first half in each of its last six road games against non-conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

USC ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (3.0).
USC ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (2.73).
UT Arlington Mavericks ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (69.0).

USC vs Texas-Arlington Prediction

The USC Trojans are the more talented team and have the ability to mop the floor. However, USC had issues against Idaho State and didn’t shoot the ball great. We know UT Arlington will be the more motivated side considering the Mavs don’t get these chances often, and they have the offensive horses to hang around. I’ll take a stab with the points and UT Arlington on the road.