Michigan State Spartans vs USC Trojans Prediction, 2/1/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Michigan State Spartans vs USC Trojans

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025

Location: Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Peacock

Galen Center is the location where the USC Trojans (12-8) will play the Michigan State Spartans (18-2) on Saturday.

The Michigan State Spartans stepped onto the hardwood against Minnesota and earned the victory with a final of 73-51 in their last game. Michigan State walked away from the game having earned a 44.6% FG percentage (25 of 56) and knocked down 8 out of their 25 shots from downtown. From the charity stripe, the Spartans knocked down 15 of their 20 attempts for a rate of 75.0%. When it comes to rebounding, they collected 40 with 13 of them being on the offensive end. They also distributed 20 dimes in this game as well as creating 9 turnovers and getting 7 steals. In terms of the defense, Michigan State allowed the other team to shoot 41.2% from the floor on 21 out of 51 shooting. Minnesota totaled 15 assists and had 6 steals for the game. In addition, Minnesota totaled 20 rebounds (4 offensive, 16 defensive), but wrapped up the game with no rejections. Minnesota ended up going 60.0% at the free throw line by knocking down 3 of their 5 tries. They made 6 out of their 17 tries from long range. In reference to fouls, the Spartans ended up finishing with 13 while Minnesota accumulated 19 fouls.

Tre Holloman is one guy who was a factor for the contest. He left the arena with 12 points on 4 out of 10 shooting. He played for 26 mins played and pulled down 2 rebounds. He ended up going 40.0% from the floor and totaled 3 assists.

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Michigan State enters this contest with a mark of 18-2 on the year. They are averaging 81.3 points per outing (41st in the nation) while going 47.4% from the field. The Spartans are connecting on 28.9% on shots from 3-point land (112 of 388) and 81.2% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Michigan State is collecting 40.9 boards per game and has totaled 369 dimes for the season, which has them ranked 12th in the nation in terms of passing the ball. They are turning it over 12.0 times per contest and as a group are committing 16.5 fouls every game.

On the defensive end of the court, the Spartans are forcing 12.1 turnovers per contest and they draw 20.0 fouls. They are 150th in college in allowing assists to their opponents with 264 surrendered this season. The Spartans are giving up a FG percentage of 39.8% (473 of 1,189) and they concede 30.8 rebounds per game as a squad. They are conceding 29.2% on 3-pointers and they are 62nd in the country in points per game from their opponents (67.2).

In their last game, the USC Trojans walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 82-76 against UCLA. In regard to team rebounding, USC permitted UCLA to collect 27 in all (7 offensive). They finished the game shooting 37.5% from beyond the perimeter by shooting 6 of 16 and walked away from this one shooting 20 of 25 at the free throw line (80.0%). The Trojans permitted UCLA to convert 28 out of their 51 attempts from the floor which had them shooting 54.9% for the game. Overall, the Trojans finished shooting 27 for 55 from the floor which had them shooting 49.1%. Concerning shooting from 3-point land, USC buried 11 of their 31 tries (35.5%). They were able to convert 11 of the free throw tries for a percentage of 57.9%. UCLA earned 18 personal fouls for this contest which got the Trojans to the free throw line for a total of 19 tries. They also coughed it up 10 times, while getting 4 steals in this matchup. The Trojans pulled down 15 defensive boards and 9 offensive rebounds totaling 24 in the game.

Rashaun Agee was important for the Trojans for this contest. He racked up 21 points in his 32 mins on the court, but wasn't able to earn an assist. He knocked down 8 of 12 for this game giving him a field goal percentage of 66.7%, and accumulated 5 rebounds.

USC has a record of 12-8 on the campaign. As an offense, the Trojans are shooting 48.2% from the floor, which is 39th in the country. USC has accounted for 1,540 pts for the year (77.0 per game) and they snag 32.1 rebounds per game. They are assisting teammates 16.0 times per game (59th in the nation) and they are turning it over 11.6 times per game. The Trojans are committing 17.6 fouls per contest and they hit 73.7% from the charity stripe.

The USC defense surrenders 31.6% on 3-point shots (140 of 443) and their opponents are knocking down 76.6% of their shots from the free throw line. They surrender 14.6 dimes and 31.6 boards every game, which is 292nd and 37th in college hoops. The Trojans on defense are ranked 228th in D-1 in points allowed per game with 72.8. They have forced 12.9 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 44.9% from the floor (273rd in college).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take USC

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