*10* MASSACRE on Cal Poly Slo.

The USC Trojans have won three straight, and they will be a big favorite at home tonight against Cal Poly. The Mustangs are coming off their worst loss of the season, falling 93-63 to St. Mary's. I expect Cal Poly to bounce back with a far better effort here tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - Cal Poly has been a good bet when coming off a loss, going 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. They've lost all three road games so far, but they covered the spread in close games at UCLA and UNLV.

2. Depth - The Mustangs have plenty of talent coming off the bench, with several players capable scoring in double-digits. The should be able to keep throwing fresh bodies out against the Trojans.

3. X-Factor - The Mustangs are shooting 69.3 percent from the charity stripe, giving them a slight edge here.

Selection: This is a play on the Cal Poly Mustangs (10*)