Arizona vs USC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Arizona (24-5) is a -2.5 point favorite vs USC (21-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN

The Arizona Wildcats (24-5) visit Galen Center to take on the USC Trojans (21-8) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 11:00pm EST in Los Angeles.

Arizona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Arizona vs. USC Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Arizona vs. USC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Arizona-2.5 -110O 154.5 -105-145
USC +2.5 -110U 154.5 -115+120

Arizona vs USC Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Arizona will win this game with 56.4% confidence.

Arizona vs USC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Arizona will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Arizona and USC, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Arizona has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 away games (+9.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Moneyline in 40 of their last 49 games (+7.95 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 43 games (+6.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Arizona have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 20 away games (+4.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 23 games at home (+18.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • USC have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • USC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • USC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games (+5.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • USC have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)

Arizona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arizona has gone 13-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 17-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.9 Units / -4.88% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has gone 17-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 11.89% ROI).

  • 20-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.15 Units / 10.73% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI

Arizona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona has averaged 1.39 points per shot (1,915 points/1,373 shots) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Arizona has 1,174 assists since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Pac 12 Teams

Arizona has averaged 19.5 assists per game (448 assists/23 games) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Arizona has 790 assists at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Pac 12 Teams

USC Offensive Stats & Trends:

USC is shooting 68% from the free throw line (299/441) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

USC is shooting 46% (576/1,251) this season — 3rd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

USC is shooting 66% from the free throw line (234/357) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 71%

USC has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,582 points/1,251 shots) this season — 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Arizona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona has averaged 30.3 defensive rebounds per game (698 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Arizona has averaged 30.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,819 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Arizona has averaged 30.3 defensive rebounds per game (698 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Arizona has averaged 30.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,819 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

USC Defensive Stats & Trends:

USC has averaged 7.3 steals per game (161 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

USC has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,535 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

USC has 161 steals this season — 5th most among Pac 12 Teams

USC has averaged 5.9 steals per game (184 steals/31 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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