- USC is a -3.5 point favorite vs Penn State
- Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
- USC / Penn State TV channel: BTN
The USC Trojans visit Bryce Jordan Center to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00 pm in University Park, PA.
USC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The USC vs. Penn State Over/Under is 154.5 total points.
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USC vs. Penn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| USC | -3.5 -110 | O 154.5 -110 | -175 |
| Penn State | +3.5 -110 | U 154.5 -110 | +145 |
USC vs Penn State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts USC will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
USC vs Penn State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts USC will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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USC Basketball Best Bets Today:
- USC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 34 games (+6.35 Units / 3% ROI)
- 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 20 of their last 34 games (+3.00 Units / 1% ROI)
- USC has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
- USC have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.80 Units / 2% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)
USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
USC has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.05 Units / 4.35% ROI).
- 16-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.5 Units / 2.3% ROI
- 12-10 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 4.13% ROI
- 10-12 when betting the Under for -3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 9-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI).
- 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.8 Units / -1.09% ROI
- 14-9 when betting the Over for +4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI
- 9-14 when betting the Under for -6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI
USC Offensive Stats & Trends:
USC has a 42% free throw rate (1,264 free throw attempts/3,022 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37%
USC has 28.0 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.7
USC has a 48% free throw rate (644 free throw attempts/1,344 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 36%
USC has a 48% free throw rate (644 free throw attempts/1,344 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36%
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (217 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Penn State is shooting 30% from three (84/276) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Penn State has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,751 points/1,340 shots) this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.35
Penn State has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (217 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.5
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 has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (590/1,426) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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
USC has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (608 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has allowed 11.1 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.5
Penn State has allowed opponents to shoot 50% (668/1,334) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Penn State has allowed opponents to shoot 50% (668/1,334) this season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Penn State has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (232/615) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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