Arizona State Sun Devils at #15 USC Trojans Basketball Pick

Our NCAAM Arizona State vs USC prediction has the favored Trojans hosting the Sun Devils. The #15 USC Trojans are at -12.0 (-105). The visiting Sun Devils are +12.0 (-115). The over/under for this men’s college basketball contest is 136.0 with the over at -109. The under is -111.

The teams will tip off on Monday, January 24, 2022, at 11:00 pm ET. The game will be played at USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. It will be carried on ESPN

Arizona State vs USC - Keys to the Game

Our Arizona State vs USC prediction notes that the #15 USC Trojans (16-2 Overall, 6-2 Pac-12) are third in the conference and one game behind first-place Arizona. The Trojans are 3-2 over their last five games. They last played on January 22, beating Utah 79-67. The unranked Arizona State Sun Devils (6-10 Overall, 2-4 Pac-12), who are ninth in the Pac-12, last played on January 22. In that game, they lost to Stanford 70-76. Over their last five games, they are one and four. Their one win in that five-games stretch was 64-62 versus Utah.

Sun Devils - Stats and Players

Arizona State is averaging 63.6 PPG and allowing opponents 68.2 PPG. They’re shooting 39.6/27.8/67.6 percent. Other stats include 36.1 RPG, 11.6 APG, 4.5 BPG, and 6.4 STP.

In the backcourt, DJ Horne is the team’s top scorer with 13.6 PPG, while Marreon Jackson is the primary setup man, averaging 3.7 APG. Horne is hitting 45.1 percent of his field goals and 40.8 percent of his threes. He’s hit all 18 of his free throws. Jackson is averaging 7.8 PPG and 3.8 APG. Also at guard, Jay Heath is completing 39.1 percent of his shots from downtown while averaging 9.9 PPG and 3.9 RPG. In front, Kimani Lawrence anchors the paint, averaging 10.6 PPG and 7.1 RPG. He’s shooting 51.4 percent from the floor.

Trojans - Stats and Players

What differentiates these two teams are points scored, shooting percentages, rebounds, and assists. Together, they create a big gulf that separates these two basketball teams. The Trojans are out scoring ASU by 11.2 PPG (74.8), while, they are allowing opponents 4.8 fewer points per game (63.4) than tonight’s opponent. USC is shooting 47.4/35.2/61.7 percent. Other Trojans stats include 41.9 RPG, 14.8 APG, 4.6 BPG, and 5.2 SPG.

Our Arizona State vs USC prediction observes that the Trojans are loaded with four double-digit scores, two premium passers, and nine shooters who are hitting 40 percent or more of their field goals. The four top performers are forwards Isaiah Mobley (14.8 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 3.1 APG) and Chevez Goodwin (12.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 60.8 FG%) and guards Boogie Ellis (12.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.9 APG) and Drew Peterson (11.2 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 3.1 APG). This is a deep team.

Final Word NCAAM- Arizona State vs USC Prediction

Our Arizona State vs USC prediction notes that in PF/PA differential, the Trojans top the Sun Devils by 16.0 PPG. Additionally, USC is exceptionally deep, while ASU’s ranks are thin. Take USC at -12.0 (-105). With an anticipated score of 80-60, we like the over at 136 (-109).

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Summary - Arizona State Sun Devils vs USC Trojans Pick - Jan 24 2022

Spread Pick - USC Trojans -12.0 (-105)

Over/Under - Over 136.0 (-109)