USC at Washington State College Basketball Parlay 2/2/2019

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Beasley Coliseum

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The USC Trojans head to Beasley Coliseum to take on the Washington State Cougars on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The opening line for this game has USC as 6.5 point favorites.

USC heads into this matchup with a mark of 12-9. They currently have a point differential of 4.4 as they are averaging 76.9 points per contest while giving up 72.5 per game. Washington State has an overall record of 8-13. They are averaging 77.0 points per game and surrendering 78.4, good for a point differential of -1.4.

Valuable USC Trojans Betting Trends

The USC Trojans are 10-11-0 against the spread this season

The USC Trojans are 9-12-0 against the over/under this year

Important Washington State Cougars Betting Trends

The Washington State Cougars are 9-12-0 against the spread this season

The Washington State Cougars are 12-8-1 against the over/under this year

Key USC Trojans Injuries

12/18/18 G Charles O'Bannon, Jr. Finger is out for season
01/06/19 G Jordan Usher Transferred has left team

Key Washington State Cougars Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Nick Rakocevic averages 15.8 points per contest in 30.4 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.3 assists per game and 9.8 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 55% for the season while his free throw percentage is 71%. Bennie Boatwright comes into this game averaging 17.3 points per contest while playing 32.7 minutes per night. He grabs 6.5 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.4 assists per game. His FG percentage is 52% while his free throw percentage is 74%.

Player Spotlight

CJ Elleby averages 16.0 points per game and he sees the court an average of 30.5 minutes per game. He also hauls in 6.7 rebounds per game and dishes 2.7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 65%. Robert Franks scores 21.2 points per contest while playing 33.4 minutes per game. He hauls in 7.4 rebounds per contest and has 2.7 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 52% and his free throw percentage is at 77%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Trojans allow 72.5 points per contest which is 208th in the country. They also surrender a 42% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 82nd and 164th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 38.3 rebounds a game which ranks 318th, and they allow 14.2 assists per game which puts them in 261st place in D-1. They force 14.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 211th in Division 1. USC averages 76.9 points per contest, which is 92nd in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 4.4 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 122nd. From 3-point territory they shoot 37%, which is good for 80th in the nation. They average 36.8 boards per contest and 16.4 assists per game, which ranks them 118th and 30th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 247th with 12.5 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Cougars give up 78.4 points per game, which ranks them 321st in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 47% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 329th and 276th in those defensive statistics. They rank 323rd with 15.7 dimes allowed per game and 222nd with 35.6 boards surrendered per contest. The Cougars are 113th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 12.8 per contest. Washington State is 89th in the country with 77.0 points per contest this season. They are 96th in D-1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is -1.4. They shoot 36% from beyond the arc, which is good for 110th in the country. They are 318th in the nation in rebounding with 32.6 boards per contest and 90th in assists per game with 14.7. The Cougars are 212th in turnovers per contest with 12.9.

Advanced Statistics

The Trojans have an offensive rating of 104.1, which is ranked 172nd. They are 66th in college basketball in pace with 72.6 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 153rd. As a unit they are 194th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 294th in D-1. USC is 287th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Washington State is 196th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.1 times per 100 possessions. The Cougars are 108th in the country in offensive rating with 107.3. In terms of pace they are 96th in Division 1 with 71.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 54% is 63rd. As a team they are 59th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 44% of their shots, ranking 58th in the nation.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take USC -6.5 and over 156.5 total points

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