- Iowa is a -9.5 point favorite vs USC
- Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
- USC / Iowa TV channel: BTN
The USC Trojans visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Iowa City, IA.
Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).
The USC vs. Iowa Over/Under is 141.5 total points.
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USC vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
USC vs Iowa Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 76.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
USC vs Iowa Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 60.1% confidence for today’s game.
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USC Basketball Best Bets Today:
- USC has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.10 Units / 16% ROI)
- USC has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.50 Units / 0% ROI)
- USC has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- USC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 34 games (+1.30 Units / 1% ROI)
- USC have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+15.30 Units / 1% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+8.05 Units / 0% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.10 Units / 34% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+4.40 Units / 22% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
USC has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.15 Units / 0.72% ROI).
- 14-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units / 2.09% ROI
- 9-10 when betting the Over for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI
- 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa has a 13-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.4 Units / 30.62% ROI).
- 14-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.2 Units / 0.43% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 5.73% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Under for -2.95 Units / -14.15% ROI
USC Offensive Stats & Trends:
USC has 28.4 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.8
USC has a 41% free throw rate (1,203 free throw attempts/2,917 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37%
USC has a 48% free throw rate (567 free throw attempts/1,186 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 37%
USC has a 44% free throw rate (834 free throw attempts/1,900 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37%
Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3
Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (536 free throw attempts/2,065 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (605 assists/ 323 TOs) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
USC Defensive Stats & Trends:
USC allowed 41.2 points per game (535 points/13 games) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3
USC allowed an average of 1.38 points per shot (535 points/388 shots) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
USC allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (250/695) last season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
USC forced 13.2 turnovers per game (397 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 50th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (2,327/5,039) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Iowa has averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (412 rebounds/19 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.8
Iowa allowed 38.6 points per game (1,273 points/33 games) in the first half last season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33.8
Iowa allowed an average of 1.28 points per shot (2,622 points/2,052 shots) last season — tied for highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
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