USC vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 9

• Minnesota is a -3.5 point favorite vs USC
• Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
• USC / Minnesota TV channel: BTN

The USC Trojans visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Jan. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-118).

The USC vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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USC vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

USC vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this college basketball game with 63.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

USC vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence for today’s game.

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USC Basketball Best Bets Today:

• USC has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 34 games (+8.15 Units / 2% ROI)
• USC has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
• USC has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.15 Units / 16% ROI)
• USC has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+5.85 Units / 15% ROI)

Minnesota Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+23.60 Units / 1% ROI)
• Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
• Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.30 Units / 15% ROI)

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.75 Units / -17.92% ROI).

• 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +7 Units / 1.79% ROI
• 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
• 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.35 Units / 2.13% ROI).

• 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.05 Units / 0.67% ROI
• 5-10 when betting the Over for -6 Units / -36.36% ROI
• 10-5 when betting the Under for +4.5 Units / 27.27% ROI

USC Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (58/208) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%

USC has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (1,155 points/940 shots) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota has averaged 72.0 points per game (2,160 points/30 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 81.1

Minnesota is shooting 67% from the free throw line (428/644) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Minnesota is shooting 68% from the free throw line (703/1,037) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota has averaged 37.1 points per game (1,743 points/47 games) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 40.5

USC Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (58/208) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%

USC has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (1,155 points/940 shots) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota has averaged 72.0 points per game (2,160 points/30 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 81.1

Minnesota is shooting 67% from the free throw line (428/644) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Minnesota is shooting 68% from the free throw line (703/1,037) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota has averaged 37.1 points per game (1,743 points/47 games) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 40.5

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