The first meeting of this UCLA vs. USC rivalry was a nailbiter, and the rematch could follow suit. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 pm ET on Thursday, Jan. 26 while airing on ESPN2. UCLA enters this game as 5.5-point favorites with the total set at 130. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the USC vs. UCLA predictions below.
UCLA vs. USC Odds
- Spread: UCLA -5.5
- Total: 130
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 27
- Time: 9 pm ET
- Location: Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA
- TV: ESPN2
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USC Betting Trends
- Trojans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
- Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Under is 4-1 in Trojans last 5 overall.
UCLA Betting Trends
- Bruins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
- Bruins are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- Bruins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
UCLA vs. USC Game Preview
The No. 8 UCLA Bruins enjoyed a solid start to their season, going 14-2 in their first 16 games with losses only to Illinois and Baylor. Recently, they beat Pac-12 foes Utah, Colorado, and Arizona State. However, the Bruins lost 58-52 at No. 6 Arizona on Saturday, so they’ll look to bounce back from their first defeat in over two months.
On the other hand, the USC Trojans own a 14-6 overall record while going 6-3 in Pac-12 games. It’s worth noting that USC has gone 9-1 at home this season, and this game will be played in front of their home fans at the Galen Center. The Trojans have won three of their last four games, which includes a solid road victory at Arizona State on Saturday.
UCLA vs. USC Prediction
These teams already played once this season, and UCLA hung on to a narrow 60-58 victory at home. USC can take this one down to the wire once again, especially at home. The Trojans didn’t shoot well from behind the three-point arc in that game (3-16), so there’s definitely room for improvement this time around. Look for USC to play their rival tough once again, warranting a bet on the Trojans against the spread.
The Pick: USC +5.5 | -115 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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