The USC Trojans (14-11) travel to face off against the Maryland Terrapins (20-6) on Thursday, February 20th. This game will be played at XFINITY Center in College Park and televised on FS1. Maryland is coming off a win in their previous game, while USC is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Minnesota. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.

USC Trojans vs Maryland Terrapins

The Trojans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

USC Trojans Recent Game/Games

USC fell to 14-11 on the season after a 69-66 home loss to Minnesota on Saturday. The Trojans were -8 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, just under the O/U line of 139.5.

USC led 38-29 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring only 28. The Trojans will need to address their 2nd-half struggles as they look to bounce back in their next game.

The Terrapins Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Maryland improved to 20-6 this season with a 101-75 win over Iowa on Sunday. The Terrapins were -11 point favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 176 went over the 163.5 O/U line.

Maryland’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding Iowa to just 24 points while scoring 54 themselves. They turned a 51-47 halftime deficit into a dominant win.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, thanks largely to their 56.2% shooting from beyond the arc, where they hit 9 of 16 attempts. They also connected on 83.3% of their free throws, going 15 for 18 at the line.

Chibuzo Agbo was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts, and finished with 18 points on 66.7% shooting overall. Wesley Yates III also added 18 points, knocking down 3 of 4 from deep. Lu’Cye Patterson led the team with 25 points, though he shot just 37.5% from the field.

Terrapins Offense Breakdown

Maryland’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 101 points while shooting 58.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, thanks to 65.9% shooting on two-pointers and 46.2% from beyond the arc. The Terrapins also hit 84.6% of their free throws, going 11-for-13 from the line.

Ja’Kobi Gillespie led the way with 26 points, shooting 78.6% overall and 57.1% from three, while also dishing out 7 assists. Derik Queen added 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and Rodney Rice contributed 18 points and 4 assists. Selton Miguel hit 5 threes, finishing with 17 points and 5 assists.

Trojans Team Defense

USC’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. The Trojans held them to 36% shooting on two-point attempts, as they made just 12 of 33 shots.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 16 threes, shooting 56%. They also went 15/18 from the free-throw line, good for 83%. USC allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Terrapins Team Defense

USC’s defense gave up 69 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. They were able to limit two-point shots, holding them to 36% shooting (12/33).

However, USC struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponents shot 56% (9/16). They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 15 attempts (83%).

Trojans vs Terrapins Trends

• Although USC has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 74 points per game in these games.
• Although Maryland has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 77 points per game in these games.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Trojans have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
• The Terrapins have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-0-1 against the spread.

Trojans vs Terrapins Prediction

In this Terrapins vs. Terrapins matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Terrapins at -10.5. While we project the Terrapins to win 78-69, our recommendation is to bet on the Trojans for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 152.5, and our model projects the Trojans and Terrapins to reach a combined total of 147 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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