Illinois State vs USC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 14

Southern California head coach Eric Musselman during the second half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Palm Desert, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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  • USC is a -15.5 point favorite vs Illinois State
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Illinois State / USC TV channel: PEAC

The Illinois State Redbirds visit Intuit Dome to take on the USC Trojans on Nov. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Inglewood, CA.

USC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-105).

The Illinois State vs. USC Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Illinois State vs. USC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Illinois State+15.5 -115O 158.5 -115825
USC -15.5 -105U 158.5 -105-1400

Illinois State vs USC Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts USC will win this college basketball game with 75.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Illinois State vs USC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts USC will cover the spread with 58.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 games (+7.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+4.05 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Illinois State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.90 Units / 26% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+5.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 34 games (+4.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • USC have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)

Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois State has a 1-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
  • 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has a 2-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 0.8% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State attempted 585 free throws last season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Illinois State is shooting 73% from the free throw line (846/1,156) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 73%

Illinois State averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (268 rebounds/35 games) last season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Illinois State turned the ball over 333 times last season — 4th fewest among Missouri Valley Teams

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 averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (384 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 44th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

USC averaged 16.0 assists per game (479 assists/30 games) last season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

USC made 60 three-pointers in the first half last season — most among Pac 12 Teams

Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State attempted 585 free throws last season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Illinois State is shooting 73% from the free throw line (846/1,156) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 73%

Illinois State averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (268 rebounds/35 games) last season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Illinois State turned the ball over 333 times last season — 4th fewest among Missouri Valley Teams

USC Defensive 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 averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (384 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 44th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

USC averaged 16.0 assists per game (479 assists/30 games) last season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

USC made 60 three-pointers in the first half last season — most among Pac 12 Teams


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