USC vs Colorado Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 23

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  • Colorado (15-13) is a -2.5 point favorite vs USC (19-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN2

The USC Trojans (19-8) visit CU Events Center to take on the Colorado Buffaloes (15-13) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Boulder.

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

The USC vs. Colorado Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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USC vs. Colorado Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
USC+2.5 -110O 140.5 -110+120
Colorado -2.5 -110U 140.5 -110-145

USC vs Colorado Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Colorado will win this game with 55.3% confidence.

USC vs Colorado Spread Prediction:

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

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


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  • USC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games (+5.55 Units / 30% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 away games (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+7.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Colorado have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+4.00 Units / 16% ROI)

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has gone 15-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.8 Units / 6.05% ROI).

  • 18-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.9 Units / 8.77% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI

Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colorado has gone 12-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / -18.21% ROI).

  • 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -13 Units / -12.2% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI

USC Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 11.1 offensive rebounds per game (624 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

USC is shooting 48% (289/603) in the second half this season — tied for 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

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

Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado is shooting 67% from the free throw line (305/455) this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Colorado is shooting 67% from the free throw line (188/279) in the second half this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Colorado has averaged 1.20 points per shot (1,697 points/1,416 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Colorado has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

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 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

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

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

Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado has allowed 65.8 points per game (1,579 points/24 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.6

Colorado has forced 15.5 turnovers per game (232 turnovers/15 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 12.2

Colorado has forced 15.0 turnovers per game (359 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Colorado has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (631 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2


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