The USC Trojans (2-2) will be in the Hall of Fame Classic at Sprint Center when they square off with the Missouri State Bears (3-1). The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Missouri State Bears vs. USC Trojans Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Trojans lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 78-63, while the Bears got blown out by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 85-62.
Missouri State held Nebraska to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9 (below their season average of 33.7) while USC held Texas Tech to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 39.8). USC’s Kevin Porter Jr. played well, putting up 15 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Missouri State was lifted by Keandre Cook, who put up 22 points and seven rebounds.
USC should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, USC ranks 23rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while Missouri State has forced the 24th-fewest turnovers (16.0 percent). Moreover, the Bears, who rank 301st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.201), could struggle to get to the line against the Trojans, who rank 30th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.190).
Missouri State vs. USC Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – USC, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Missouri State ranks 40th in rebounds per game (38.6) while USC ranks 175th (35.3).
- The Bears rank 177th in three pointers allowed per game (22.2) while the Trojans rank 228th (23.2).
- USC ranks 51st in assists per game (15.6) while Missouri State ranks 54th in assists allowed per game (11.7).
- The Trojans rank 137th in steals per game (6.3) while the Bears rank 260th (5.0).
- USC ranks 73rd in blocks per game (4.0) while Missouri State ranks 149th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
