- USC is a -1.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
- Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
- USC / Rutgers TV channel: PEAC
The USC Trojans visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Mar. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EDT in Indianapolis, IN, IN, USA.
USC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).
The USC vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 153.5 total points.
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USC vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| USC | -1.5 -105 | O 153.5 -115 | -120 |
| Rutgers | +1.5 -115 | U 153.5 -105 | +100 |
USC vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts USC will win this college basketball game with 78.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
USC vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts USC will cover the spread with 61.2% confidence for today’s game.
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USC Basketball Best Bets Today:
- USC has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 33 games (+13.10 Units / 36% ROI)
- USC has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 games (+5.10 Units / 3% ROI)
- USC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.85 Units / 7% ROI)
- USC has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.69 Units / 7% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.41 Units / 17% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
USC has a 13-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.85 Units / -20.12% ROI).
- 16-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.1 Units / 3.02% ROI
- 22-8 when betting the Over for +13.2 Units / 38.71% ROI
- 8-22 when betting the Under for -16.2 Units / -47.51% ROI
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 14-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.5 Units / -10.31% ROI).
- 15-16 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 0.64% ROI
- 17-13 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 7.92% ROI
- 13-17 when betting the Under for -5.7 Units / -16.72% 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 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (265 rebounds/31 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.9
USC averaged 16.0 assists per game (479 assists/30 games) last season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
USC averaged 1.33 points per shot (1,008 points/759 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.30
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers is shooting 42% (881/2,108) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Rutgers shot 39% (709/1,819) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%
Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%
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 has averaged 7.1 steals per game (255 steals/36 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
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 an average of 1.27 points per shot (2,598 points/2,045 shots) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.17
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Rutgers stole the ball 228 times last season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams
Rutgers has 444 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among Big 10 Teams
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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