Who’s Playing

Southern California @ Arizona State

Current Records: Southern California 18-3; Arizona State 6-12

What to Know

The Arizona State Sun Devils will be returning home after a three-game road trip. ASU and the #19 Southern California Trojans will face off in a Pac-12 battle at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday at Desert Financial Arena. The Sun Devils have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with USC and are hoping to record their first victory since Feb. 8 of 2020.

ASU received a tough blow on Saturday as they fell 67-56 to the Arizona Wildcats. Forward Kimani Lawrence had a pretty forgettable game, playing for 32 minutes but putting up just eight points.

Meanwhile, USC was able to grind out a solid win over the California Golden Bears on Saturday, winning 79-72. USC’s success was spearheaded by the efforts of forward Isaiah Mobley, who had 24 points along with six rebounds, and guard Boogie Ellis, who had 21 points.

The Sun Devils are expected to lose this next one by 5.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 6-2-1 against the spread when expected to lose.

ASU is now 6-12 while the Trojans sit at 18-3. Two stats to keep an eye on: ASU has only been able to knock down 38.90% percent of their shots, which is the 349th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. USC’s defense has more to brag about, as they they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 37.70%, which places them ninth in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

• When: Thursday at 11 p.m. ET
• Where: Desert Financial Arena — Tempe, Arizona
• TV: ESPN2
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $18.02

Odds

The Trojans are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Sun Devils, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Trojans as a 6.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Southern California have won seven out of their last 11 games against Arizona State.

• Jan 24, 2022 – Southern California 78 vs. Arizona State 56
• Feb 17, 2021 – Southern California 89 vs. Arizona State 71
• Jan 09, 2021 – Southern California 73 vs. Arizona State 64
• Feb 29, 2020 – Southern California 71 vs. Arizona State 61
• Feb 08, 2020 – Arizona State 66 vs. Southern California 64
• Jan 26, 2019 – Southern California 69 vs. Arizona State 67
• Feb 08, 2018 – Arizona State 80 vs. Southern California 78
• Feb 26, 2017 – Arizona State 83 vs. Southern California 82
• Jan 22, 2017 – Southern California 82 vs. Arizona State 79
• Feb 12, 2016 – Arizona State 74 vs. Southern California 67
• Jan 07, 2016 – Southern California 75 vs. Arizona State 65

Injury Report for Arizona State

• Marcus Bagley: Game-Time Decision (Knee)

Injury Report for Southern California

• Joshua Morgan: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)