The USC Trojans will look to improve on a 9-5 record on Sunday when they host the Washington State Cougars in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Galen Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The USC Trojans were listed as -14.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Washington State Cougars vs USC Trojans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The USC Trojans sport a record of 9-5 and 8-6 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Washington State Cougars have 8-5 and 8-4 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 7-6-1 for the USC Trojans and 5-7 for the Washington State Cougars.
The Trojans - Cougars odds would favor the Trojans if the lines were set according to our power ranks. USC is rated No. 44 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Washington State is at No. 91.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and USC has the nation's No. 48-rated offensive output, at 81.5 PPG. The visiting Washington State Cougars defense ranks No. 194 allowing on average 74.62 PPG. The Trojans FG% has averaged 46.97% so far, more than the USC Cougars marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.4% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington State got 20 points from Robert Franks but lost anyway, 96-82, to UCLA on Friday at Pauley Pavilion.
Chimezie Metu scored 26 points for USC on Friday, but the Huskies managed a 88-81 victory over the Trojans at Galen Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington State home to Washington, Saturday, January 6th
USC at California, Thursday, January 4th