YTD Record 82-49 +75.72 units
SANTA CLARA AT USC
This time of the year I always look at a teams strength of schedule because that will greatly effect their stat sheet. In this match up there is a huge difference. USC has a 4-3 record with a strength of schedule of #26 while Santa Clara is 3-6 with a strength of schedule of #344 (one of the weakest in the country). USC has a KenPom ranking of #30 while Santa Clara is ranked #218. USC opened the year with 4 straight wins then lost their last 3 in a row to #5 Texas A&M, #26 SMU, and #27 Oklahoma. The best team, by far, Santa Clara has played was #37 Nevada whom they lost to at home 93-63.
When betting on teams that are this big of favorites motivation plays a big part for me. This will be the first of a 3 game home stand for USC and I look for them to be very motivated and make a big effort to get back on the winning track after their three game losing streak. This will only be Santa Clara's second true away game. They lost their first one to DII Alaska-Anchorage 78-73. I look for USC to win this one going away.
2* #514 USC -15 -108