The USC Trojans are set to face the Maryland Terrapins tonight at the XFINITY Center in College Park. USC, currently holding a 14-11 record, aims to rebound from a recent 69-66 home loss to Minnesota. Despite recent struggles, the Trojans have shown resilience, winning six of their last seven games following a home defeat. Key players include Desmond Claude, leading with 16 points and 4.4 assists per game, and Chibuzo Agbo, contributing 12.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. As a team, USC averages 76.6 points per game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.3% from beyond the arc.

Maryland, boasting a 20-6 record, is coming off an impressive 101-75 victory over Iowa, marking their third consecutive win and seventh in the last eight games. The Terrapins have been dominant at home, securing 13 straight wins at the XFINITY Center against non-ranked opponents. Standout performers include Derik Queen, averaging 16 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, and Ja’Kobi Gillespie, adding 14.7 points and a team-high 4.8 assists per game. Collectively, Maryland averages 83.5 points per game, with shooting percentages of 48.8% from the field and 37.4% from three-point range.

Historically, USC has faced challenges in night games against ranked opponents, losing six of their last seven such matchups. Conversely, Maryland’s home games have often resulted in lower-scoring affairs, with 12 of their last 13 night games against non-ranked opponents producing a total of 148 or fewer points.

Given Maryland’s offensive momentum and home-court advantage, they are favored in this contest. However, USC’s potential to elevate their performance after a loss could make for a competitive game. Considering both teams’ offensive capabilities, a higher-scoring game is anticipated