NEWSLETTER
Pac-12 play on Thursday will see the the USC Trojans (22-9, 14-6 Pac-12) host the Arizona State Sun Devils (21-11, 11-9 Pac-12) at T-Mobile Arena, beginning at 11:30 PM ET.
On Saturday, in its last game, USC topped Arizona State 68-65. With 28 points, Boogie Ellis was its top scorer. Arizona State was victorious in its most recent game against Oregon State, 63-57, on Wednesday. Warren Washington starred with 15 points, plus nine boards and two assists.
When is USC vs. Arizona State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Trojans and Sun Devils will take place on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 11:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch USC vs. Arizona State
The Trojans and Sun Devils will take to the hardwood at T-Mobile Arena for this matchup on March 9, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN.
USC Trojans vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Game Preview
USC Stats, Odds & Insights
USC averages 72.8 points per game (153rd in college basketball) while allowing 66.9 per contest (85th in college basketball). It has a +182 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 5.9 points per game.
The 72.8 points the Trojans average are 5.5 more than the Sun Devils allow.
USC makes 6.4 three-pointers per game (290th in college basketball) at a 34.3% rate (177th in college basketball), compared to the 7.4 its opponents make while shooting 32.9% from deep.
The Trojans are scoring 76.2 points per game this season in home games, which is 8.0 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (68.2).
In its last 10 games, USC has been scoring 75.5 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 72.8 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Arizona State Stats, Odds & Insights
Arizona State’s +103 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.2 points per game) is a result of putting up 70.5 points per game (203rd in college basketball) while giving up 67.3 per contest (97th in college basketball).
The Sun Devils’ 70.5 points per game are only 3.6 more than the Trojans give up.
Arizona State knocks down 7.3 three-pointers per game (195th in college basketball) at a 31.1% rate (328th in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 its opponents make, shooting 33.0% from deep.
In 2022-23 the Sun Devils are averaging 1.6 more points per game at home (71.1) than on the road (69.5).
Arizona State is scoring 68.1 points per game over its past 10 games, which is 2.4 fewer points than its average for the season (70.5).
Trojans Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boogie Ellis | 31 | 18.1 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Drew Peterson | 31 | 14.1 | 6.3 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Reese Waters | 27 | 9.5 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Reese Dixon-Waters | 2 | 9.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Tre White | 31 | 8.9 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
Sun Devils Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Cambridge | 30 | 13.3 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
| Marcus Bagley | 2 | 12.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| DJ Horne | 31 | 12.1 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
| Frankie Collins | 31 | 10.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Devan Cambridge | 32 | 9.9 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
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