USC vs. UC Irvine College Basketball Predictions & Picks

Tuesday's game features the UC Irvine Anteaters (1-1) and the USC Trojans (2-0) squaring off at Galen Center in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 76-73 victory for UC Irvine according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 11:00 PM ET on November 14.

According to our computer prediction, UC Irvine should cover the spread, which currently sits at 12.5. The two sides are projected to come in below the 149.5 total.

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USC vs. UC Irvine Game Info & Odds

Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Time: 11:00 PM ET
TV: Pac-12 Network
Where: Los Angeles, California
Venue: Galen Center
Line: USC -12.5
Point Total: 149.5
Moneyline (To Win): USC -1000, UC Irvine +650

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USC vs. UC Irvine Score Prediction

Prediction: UC Irvine 76, USC 73

Spread & Total Prediction for USC vs. UC Irvine

Pick ATS: UC Irvine (+12.5)
Pick OU: Under (149.5)

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USC Performance Insights

USC was 157th in college basketball in points scored (72.5 per game) and 96th in points conceded (67.4) last year.
On the glass, the Trojans were 147th in the country in rebounds (32.2 per game) last season. They were 247th in rebounds allowed (32.1 per game).
With 13.5 assists per game last season, USC was 143rd in college basketball.
The Trojans were 274th in the country in 3-pointers made (6.5 per game) and 162nd in 3-point percentage (34.5%) last season.
Last year, USC was 204th in the nation in 3-pointers conceded (7.4 per game) and 149th in defensive 3-point percentage (33.4%).
Last year, USC took 67% of its shots from inside the 3-point line, and 33% from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 75% of USC's buckets were 2-pointers, and 25% were 3-pointers.

UC Irvine Performance Insights

Last season UC Irvine put up 74.8 points per game (101st-ranked in college basketball) and surrendered 67.2 points per contest (88th-ranked).
The Anteaters ranked 61st in the country with 33.8 boards per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 155th with 30.8 rebounds allowed per contest.
UC Irvine ranked 62nd in college basketball with 14.7 dimes per game.
Last year the Anteaters averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (160th-ranked in college basketball) and forced 12.2 turnovers per contest (155th-ranked).
The Anteaters sank 7.1 treys per game last year (210th-ranked in college basketball), and they owned a 37.7% three-point percentage (22nd-best).
UC Irvine ranked 100th in the nation with 6.6 threes allowed per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 88th with a 32.3% shooting percentage allowed from downtown.
Last year UC Irvine took 68.5% two-pointers, accounting for 74.5% of the team's baskets. It shot 31.5% threes (25.5% of the team's baskets).

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