USC at Utah

Both teams shot horribly in the first meeting as USC won 56-52, and that is why the posted total for today's game is deflated. USC averages 71.6 points while Utah scores 70.6 per game. The Trojans allow 66.9, and the Utes allow opponents 69.8 points per contest. Utah comes off a 69-58 upset loss to UCLA, which shot 50 percent from the field as the Utes' defense had its third bad performance in a row. The last three opponents have shot 51.7 percent against Utah, and the Trojans have shot 45.5 percent overall their last two games. Play this matchup to go OVER the total.