GAME:  #631 USC vs #632 TCU
TIME:    12/06/2019 –  9:00p EST
SPREAD:  TCU -4.5 
TOTAL:  136
SPORTSBOOK:  5Dimes Sportsbook 

The (7-2) USC Trojans face the (6-1) TCU Horned Frogs in Fort Worth, Texas at Dickies Arena. In their last game, USC beat Harvard by 15 on Sunday and TCU is coming off an 81-69 home win over Illinois State on Tuesday. These teams met in 2018 with TCU winning 96-61, however, this is a much different TCU team this year. 

USC TROJANS

The USC Trojans are averaging 75 points per game while shooting 44% from the field and 33% from 3. The Trojans are allowing 67 points per game with 38% shooting from the field on defense from their opponents. The Trojans are turning the ball over 14 times however they’re forcing 13 turnovers along with 7 steals and 5 blocks per game on defense.

TCU HORNED FROGS

The TCU Horned Frogs are averaging 72 points per game while shooting 44% from the field and 34% from 3. The Horned Frogs are allowing 59 points per game with 39% shooting from the field on defense. TCU is forcing 18 turnovers per game while averaging 9 steals and 5 blocks per game on defense. TCU has intense defensive pressure that limits their opponent’s offense. 

MATCHUP SUMMARY

The Horned Frogs will be able to limit the Trojans from scoring as they play much better defense than they have faced yet this year which will make this a lower than expected scoring game. The Trojans have a talented team this year and will be able to keep this game close and possibly pull off an upset.

TRENDS

TCU

• Horned Frogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight-up win.
• Under is 4-1 in Horned Frogs last 5 overall.

BETTING ANGLES:

Data Analysis:  USC +4.5 / Under 136
Fade the Public:   TCU -4.5  / Under 136
Sharp Action:    no data / Under 136

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