USC Trojans vs Oregon Ducks Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 12/28/2023

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Thursday, December 28, 2023

Venue:  Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR

Where to Watch:  ESPN2

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  USC +2.5, Oregon -2.5; Over/Under:  149.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  USC +2.5, Oregon -2.5; Over/Under:  149.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  USC +2.5, Oregon -2.5; Over/Under:  148.5 points

USC Trojans:  6-5 (0-0) (8th place, Pac-12)

Oregon Ducks:  8-3 (0-0) (6th place, Pac-12)

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USC Trojans:  2-3  last 5

Oregon Ducks:  4-1  last 5

USC is entering this game with a 6-5 record overall and they are 1-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Alabama State Hornets in their last game. Arrinten Page led the team in points per game in that game with 14 while Kobe Johnson and Isaiah Collier each were next on the team with 11. Isaiah Collier led the team in assists with 6 in that game while DJ Rodman led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 40% from the field, 37% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 78.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 73.1 PPG against them. USC has an ATS record of 5-6 this season and their O/U record is 8-3.

Oregon is entering this game with an 8-3 record overall and they are 6-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Kent State Golden Flashes in their last game. Jermaine Couisnard led the team in points in that game with 27 while Kario Oquendo was next on the team with 20. Jackson Shelstad led the team in assists with 5 in that game while Jermaine Couisnard led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 46.7% from the field, 24.1% from 3-point range, and 77.8% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 79 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 70.9 PPG against them. Oregon has an ATS record of 7-4 this season and their O/U record is 6-5.

The current betting odds have Oregon listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Oregon has looked really good in their games this season with their 8-3 record overall and they have looked even better in their home games with their 6-0 home record. Meanwhile, USC has had the spotlight on them all season but they haven't looked that good in their games so far with their 6-5 record overall. They have also played in 2 road games this season and they are only 1-1 in those games. USC did win their last game which was on the road but they won against an Alabama State team that is much lesser in talent and they have also struggled in their other games against stronger opponents like in their loss against Auburn right before that last game they won. Oregon has also struggled more in their road games against stronger opponents, but they are opening up their conference schedule on their home court where they are perfect this year and they have also won their last 3 home games by double digits. Oregon has been rolling in their home games all season while USC has still been finding their rhythm with all the young talent they have. The best way to place a bet here is on Oregon to cover the spread in this game. 

USC Oregon Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, December 28, 2023 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Oregon 88 USC 80.

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USC Trojans: 12-6 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 15-8 ATS in road games. 36-19 ATS in a road game where the total is 140 to 149.5. 8-3 OVER in all games. 17-7 OVER after scoring 75 points or more in 5 straight games. 

Oregon Ducks: 8-23 ATS after a win by 10 points or more. 7-13 ATS after scoring 80 points or more. 12-23 ATS after a game where they covered the spread. 27-17 OVER against conference opponents. 13-7 OVER after 2 straight games with 9 or less offensive rebounds.

USC Trojans:  None.

Oregon Ducks:  N. Dante (C) Mid Jan - Hamstring. K. Barthelemy (G) Prob Thurs - Ankle. N. Bittle (C) out for season - Wrist. M. Cook (F) Early Jan - Ankle. J. Zarzuela (G) out for season - Undisclosed.

“He's a terrific shooter. He just needs to be able to shoot when he gets winded. Tonight it was nice to see him because he was able to run up and down the court and was able to make a couple of 3s when he was somewhat tired. He’s one of our better shooters on the team and he's also a very smart player with the ball in his hands.” - Andy Enfield on Bronny James after his team’s win against Alabama State in their last game on Tuesday.

"Much different game. As disappointed as I was in our team on Sunday, I'm equally as pleased tonight. I thought we played really hard. They made a run, and we regained our composure. We took a couple steps tonight." - Dana Altman after his team’s win against Kent State in their last game on Thursday.

I. Collier 

B. Ellis 

K. Johnson 

J. Morgan 

D. Rodman

J. Couisnard 

M. Diawara 

K. Evans Jr. 

B. Rigsby 

J. Shelstad

PPG: B. Ellis (19.5)

APG: I. Collier (4.3)

Reb/G: K. Johnson (5.6)

PPG: N. Dante (16)

APG: J. Shelstad (3)

Reb/G: N. Dante (21)

Coaches:

USC Trojans: Andy Enfield (11th season)

Oregon Ducks: Dana Altman (14th season)