The USC Trojans (5-2) travel to face off against the New Mexico Lobos (5-2) on Friday, November 29th. This game will be played at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs and televised on truT. Both USC and New Mexico will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 11:59 ET.

USC Trojans vs New Mexico Lobos

The Trojans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

USC’s season took a tough turn with a 71-36 home loss to Saint Mary’s on Thursday. The Trojans entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the 141.5 O/U line.

After trailing 32-21 at halftime, USC’s struggles continued in the 2nd half, where they managed just 15 points while allowing 39.

The Lobos Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games

The Lobos dropped their last game 85-82 to Arizona State on Thursday. New Mexico, who went into the game as 4-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 158.5.

New Mexico led 37-34 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 45. Their inability to tighten up defensively after the break was a key factor in the loss.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 36 points on 26% shooting from the field. They failed to hit a three-pointer, going 0/12 from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting at 26%.

Jordan Ross led the way with 15 points, shooting 6/9 from the field and adding 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 20 minutes. Josh Cohen contributed 12 points, hitting 5/9 shots, while Paulius Murauskas and Augustas Marciulionis each added 11 points, with Murauskas grabbing 5 rebounds.

Lobos Offense Breakdown

New Mexico’s offense put up 82 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field and 42.9% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 37.5% from three-point range, connecting on 6 of 16 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 28 of 32 for 87.5%.

Donovan Dent led the way with 30 points and 7 assists, shooting 9 of 21 from the field. Mustapha Amzil added 28 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep, while Basheer Jihad knocked down 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 20 points and 6 rebounds.

Trojans Team Defense

USC’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 71 points on 26% shooting from the field. The Trojans allowed only 13 made field goals on 50 attempts.

From beyond the arc, USC was even more impressive, as their opponent failed to make a single three-pointer, going 0/12. The Trojans also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.

Lobos Team Defense

USC’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 71 points on 26% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, allowing only 13 made two-point shots on 38 attempts, a 34% conversion rate.

The Trojans were also impressive in defending the perimeter, as they didn’t allow a single three-pointer, with their opponent going 0/12 from beyond the arc. USC gave up 10 points from the free-throw line, where their opponent shot 83%.

Trojans vs Lobos Trends

• The Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
• In their last three games at home, the Lobos have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 69 points per game in these contests.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Trojans have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
• Although the Lobos have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.

Trojans vs Lobos Prediction

The Lobos is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 78-69. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Lobos at -6.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 155, and our model projects the Trojans and Lobos to reach a combined total of 147 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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