California-USC Pointers

The California Golden Bears and the USC Trojans will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Galen Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

California were subdued in Saturday's 87-84 upset loss to Washington, as 3-point favorites at home. The combined 171 points sailed OVER the posted total of 153.

Eric Vierneisel tossed in a game-high 20 points and Ryan Anderson had 19 in a losing effort.

O.J. Mayo went for 37 points for Southern California in its 80-66 loss to Arizona State on Saturday night.

Arizona State cashed as 1-point home favorites as the teams played over the 124-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
California has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
California: 15-12 SU, 12-12 ATS
USC: 18-10 SU, 16-9-1 ATS

California most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing UCLA are 5-5
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

USC most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Stanford are 5-5
After playing Arizona State are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of California's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of California's last 12 games
California is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of California's last 5 games when playing USC
The total has gone OVER in 4 of USC's last 5 games when playing California
USC is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
USC is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
USC is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games

Next up:
California at UCLA, Saturday, March 8
USC home to Stanford, Saturday, March 8

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