BYU vs USC 11/23/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
USC Trojans (3-1) vs. BYU Cougars (3-1)
November 23, 2022 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: BYU Cougars +1 / USC Trojans -1 ; Over/Under: -
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The USC Trojans and the BYU Cougars meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Imperial Arena. USC enters this game at 3-1 overall. The Trojans beat Mount St. Mary’s in their last game. As for the Cougars, they’re 3-1 and coming off a win over Nicholls State on Saturday. Check back all season long for free college basketball picks at Sports Chat Place.
USC had something of a shocker in their opener, losing to Florida Gulf Coast 74-61. The Trojans bounced back for wins in their next two games versus Alabama State 96-58 and Vermont 59-57.
In game four versus Mount St. Mary’s back on Friday, the Trojans went into the locker room with a four-point edge. USC outscored the Mountaineers 51-46 from there in an 83-74 win. Boogie Ellis put up 19 points, and both Drew Peterson (15 points; 12 assists) and Joshua Morgan (15 points; 12 rebounds) doubled up.
Over on the BYU side, they were able to power past Idaho State 60-56 in their opener but tripped up in game two versus San Diego State with an 82-75 loss. Game three was a 66-64 win over Missouri State.
In the Nicholls State game back on Saturday, the Cougars were down 40-37 by the break. BYU stormed back with 50 second-half points in an 87-73 win. Both Gideon George (10 rebounds) and Fousseyni Traore (eight rebounds) scored 15 points apiece.
PICK: I’m going to stay with USC. The Trojans seem to have bounced back from their season-opening loss to FGCU, even though they’ve played it pretty close at certain points. The Trojans shot a nice 47.3 percent from the floor against Mount St. Mary’s in their last game, out-rebounding the Mountaineers 40-35. As for BYU, they’ve had a couple of close escapes this year and they played well versus San Diego State in the loss. I like the Cougars to hang around for a while before USC covers. Should be a fun matchup.