The USC Trojans will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Thursday when they play host to the Stanford Cardinal at Galen Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, USC sat as -9-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Stanford Cardinal vs USC Trojans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The USC Trojans sit at 14-1 (7-7 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Stanford Cardinal are currently 8-6 (5-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? USC is 7-7 OU, and Stanford is 6-7 OU.
The Trojans - Cardinal odds would favor the Trojans if the lines were set according to our power ranks. USC is rated No. 56 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Stanford is at No. 225.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up USC's No. 43 nationally ranked offense (80.87 points per game) against a Stanford Cardinal defense that sits as the No. 106 at 69.21 PPG. The USC Trojans have been averaging 45.3% from the field, more than the Cardinal have managed so far this season (43.42% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Stanford was crushed on Sunday, getting blown out by Arizona and falling by a 91-52 score at Maples Pavilion.
USC was run off the court by the Ducks on Friday as Oregon routed them 84-61 at Matthew Knight Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Stanford at UCLA, Sunday, January 8th
USC at California, Sunday, January 8th