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The Auburn Tigers are off to an amazing 9-1 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, fifth in the Southeastern Conference, and are coming off a win against the Georgia State Panthers (72-64) in their previous outing.
They will now take on the USC Trojans, who are 8-3 at the start of the season, fourth in the PAC-12 Conference, and on an impressive four-game winning streak. They managed a win in their last game against the Cal State Fullerton Titans (64-50).
They will now host this game at the Galen Center on Sunday (December 18) where they will look to get their ninth win whereas the Tigers will aim for their tenth.
Auburn Tigers vs USC Trojans: Betting Odds
The Tigers have started the season on a very impressive note. They have nine wins and only a single loss so far. They suffered that defeat at the hands of the Memphis Tigers (82-73). They have a solid 7-0 record at home but this will be their first away game of the season as the other three games have been at a neutral venue.
The team is just average when it comes to offense. They are averaging 72.9 points per game, which ranks 171st in the league. However, their defense is among the best in the league, conceding only 61.0 points, which ranks 30th.
The USC Trojans have eight wins and three losses so far this season. The losses have come against the Florida Gulf Course Eagles (74-61), the No.6 Tennessee Volunteers (73-66), and the No.22 Wisconsin Badgers (64-59). The team is just around the mark in offense, averaging 71.5 points per game but is strong defensively. They are conceding only 65.2 points.
Auburn Tigers vs USC Trojans: Match Details
Fixture: Auburn Tigers @ USC Trojans
Date & Time: Sunday, December 18, 05:30 p.m ET
Venue: Galen Center, Los Angeles, California
Auburn Tigers vs USC Trojans: Prediction
There have been no recent meetings between the two teams. This will be their first meeting in the league and it looks to be a promising one. The offense and defense of both teams are almost similar. However, Auburn's defense has the upper hand and looks more solid.
But the Trojans have a home advantage and the situation now looks almost equal. Expect the game to be closely fought and the defense to come into action.
Final Prediction: Total Under 141 (-110)
