USC vs UCLA Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 24

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  • UCLA (12-12) is a -5.5 point favorite vs USC (11-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • USC / UCLA TV channel: ESPN

The USC Trojans (11-15) visit Pauley Pavilion to take on the UCLA Bruins (12-12) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

UCLA is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The USC vs. UCLA Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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USC vs. UCLA Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
USC+5.5 -110O 133.5 -110+175
UCLA -5.5 -110U 133.5 -110-210

USC vs UCLA Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UCLA will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

USC vs UCLA Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts USC will cover the spread with 54.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • USC has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • USC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • USC have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games at home (+7.20 Units / 29% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.95 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.45 Units / 2% ROI)

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.5 Units / -19.2% ROI).

  • 9-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -28.75 Units / -28.04% ROI
  • 17-9 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 24.78% ROI
  • 9-17 when betting the Under for -9.65 Units / -33.8% ROI

UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCLA has a 12-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.25 Units / -4.53% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.95 Units / -31.89% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting the Over for -6.6 Units / -23.96% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting the Under for +3.95 Units / 14.39% ROI

USC Offensive Stats & Trends:

USC has averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (293 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

USC has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (163 assists/ 142 TOs) in the second half this season — tied for lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

USC has averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,444 points/1,855 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

USC has averaged 16.0 assists per game (352 assists/22 games) this season — 5th best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 14.6

UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has averaged 5.3 turnovers per game (314 turnovers/59 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.8

UCLA has made 5.2 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

UCLA has averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (629 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

UCLA has averaged 66.5 points per game (1,463 points/22 games) this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 76.2

USC Defensive Stats & Trends:

USC has averaged 6.7 steals per game (148 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

USC has averaged 7.3 steals per game (234 steals/32 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

USC has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (567/1,416) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

USC has 148 steals this season — 4th most among Pac 12 Teams

UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has allowed 29.1 points per game (1,718 points/59 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.4

UCLA has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (190/648) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

UCLA has allowed 62.2 points per game (3,672 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 69.1

UCLA has allowed 33.1 points per game (1,954 points/59 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.0


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