USC vs. Elon Women’s Basketball Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – December 15

Published 2:19 pm Sunday, December 15, 2024

Sunday’s game between the No. 5 USC Trojans (9-1) and Elon Phoenix (4-4) at Galen Center has a projected final score of 80-53 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored USC, so expect a lopsided matchup. The game will tip off at 3:00 PM ET on December 15.

Based on our computer prediction, Elon is projected to cover the point spread (47.5) against USC. The two sides are projected to exceed the over/under.

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USC vs. Elon Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
  • Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • Where: Los Angeles, California
  • Venue: Galen Center
  • Line: USC -47.5

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USC vs. Elon Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    USC 80, Elon 53

Spread & Total Prediction for USC vs. Elon

  • Pick ATS: Elon (+47.5)
  • Computer Predicted Total: 133.6

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USC Performance Insights

  • The Trojans outscore opponents by 33.6 points per game (scoring 86.1 points per game to rank 13th in college basketball while allowing 52.5 per outing to rank 10th in college basketball) and have a +336 scoring differential overall.
  • USC wins the rebound battle by an average of 14.7 boards. It is pulling down 40.2 rebounds per game (12th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 25.5 per contest.
  • USC knocks down two more threes per game than the opposition, 7.4 (80th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.4.
  • The Trojans rank 22nd in college basketball with 98.9 points scored per 100 possessions, and fifth in college basketball defensively with 60.3 points conceded per 100 possessions.
  • USC has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 15.3 per game (137th in college basketball play) while forcing 21.3 (25th in college basketball).

Elon Performance Insights

  • The Phoenix’s -29 scoring differential (being outscored by 3.6 points per game) is a result of putting up 62.5 points per game (247th in college basketball) while giving up 66.1 per contest (239th in college basketball).
  • Elon ranks 239th in the nation at 31.5 rebounds per game. That’s two fewer than the 33.5 its opponents average.
  • Elon hits 2.8 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 3.5 (345th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.3.
  • Elon has committed 2.1 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 16.8 (221st in college basketball) while forcing 18.9 (71st in college basketball).

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