USC vs Nebraska Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 22

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  • Nebraska is a -6.5 point favorite vs USC
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • USC / Nebraska TV channel: BTN

The USC Trojans visit Pinnacle Bank Arena to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Jan. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Lincoln, NE, USA.

Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The USC vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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USC vs. Nebraska Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
USC+6.5 -115O 143.5 -115+200
Nebraska -6.5 -105U 143.5 -105-250

USC vs Nebraska Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this college basketball game with 77.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

USC vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nebraska will cover the spread with 59.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • USC has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+12.75 Units / 7% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • USC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.64 Units / 5% ROI)
  • USC have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+13.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 19 games at home (+12.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.20 Units / 8% ROI)

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.05 Units / -15.44% ROI).

  • 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.65 Units / 7.07% ROI
  • 12-5 when betting the Over for +6.5 Units / 32.83% ROI
  • 5-12 when betting the Under for -8.2 Units / -41.41% ROI

Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nebraska has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 5.99% ROI).

  • 13-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.35 Units / 3.58% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI

USC Offensive Stats & Trends:

USC averaged 6.8 turnovers per game (88 turnovers/13 games) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.8

USC has averaged 6.8 turnovers per game (88 turnovers/13 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.8

USC averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (384 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 44th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

USC has averaged 8.4 offensive rebounds per game (151 rebounds/18 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska had a TS% of 49% last season — 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Nebraska had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Nebraska averaged 15.2 assists per game (488 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 47th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Nebraska averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,491 points/1,892 shots) last season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

USC Defensive Stats & Trends:

USC has averaged 6.8 steals per game (88 steals/13 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

USC has allowed an average of 1.38 points per shot (535 points/388 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

USC averaged 6.8 steals per game (88 steals/13 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska allowed opponents to shoot 41% (816/2,016) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Nebraska allowed opponents to shoot 41% (816/2,016) last season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Nebraska has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,257/3,086) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Nebraska averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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