Friday, November 18, 2016

Reed Arena

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The USC Trojans travel to Reed Arena to play the Texas A&M Aggies on Friday, November 18, 2016. The opening line for this game has Texas A&M as 8 point favorites. The Trojans come into this game with an overall record of 2-0 and a road record of 0-0. The Aggies have an overall record of 2-0 and a home record of 2-0.

Elijah Stewart comes into this contest averaging 20.5 points per game while playing 33 minutes per night so far this season for the Trojans. He pulls down 7 rebounds per game and dishes out 2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 40% while his free throw percentage is currently at 89%. Shaqquan Aaron averages 16.5 points per game in 29.5 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.1 assists per contest and 5.5 rebounds per game for USC. His field goal percentage is 46% for the year while his free throw percentage is 70%.

Tyler Davis averages 16.5 points per game while playing 20.5 minutes per contest this year for the Aggies. He grabs 7 rebounds per game and has 1.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 61% and his free throw percentage currently is at 69%. DJ Hogg averages 9.5 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 28 minutes per contest. He also averages 6.5 rebounds per contest and 3.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is 0%.

USC averages 78.5 points per contest this season which ranks them 118th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 12 and their shooting percentage is 39% as a team which has them ranked 243rd. Behind the arc they shoot 30% which is good for 234th in the country. They average 45 rebounds per game and 12 assists per game which ranks them 29th and 196th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 77th with 11.5 per game. The Trojans allow 66.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 98th in the nation. They also allow a 38% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 67th and 211th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 37 rebounds a game which ranks 184th and they give up 10 assists per contest which puts them in 60th place in the country. They force 15 turnovers per game which ranks them 138th in Division 1.

Texas A&M averages 74 points per game this year which ranks them 165th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 25.5 and their shooting percentage is 50% as a team which has them sitting in the 62nd spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 29% which is good for 244th in the nation. They average 40.5 rebounds per game and 18 assists per contest which ranks them 90th and 41st respectively. In the turnover department the Aggies rank 142nd with 13 per game. The Aggies allow 48.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 12th in the country. They also allow a 32% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc ranking them 24th and 155th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 30.5 rebounds a game which ranks 44th and they give up 10 assists per contest which puts them in 76th place in the nation. The Aggies force 17 turnovers per game which ranks them 68th in college basketball.

USC Trojans Betting Trends

The USC Trojans are 1-1 against the spread

The USC Trojans are 0-2 against the over/under

Texas A&M Aggies Betting Trends

The Texas A&M Aggies are 1-0 against the spread

The Texas A&M Aggies are 0-1 against the over/under

USC Trojans Injuries

11/17/16 F Bennie Boatwright Back "?" Friday vs. Texas A&M

Texas A&M Aggies Injuries

No key injuries to report

Josh's Pick: Take Texas A&M -8

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