Washington State vs USC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 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 -14.5 point favorite vs Washington State
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Washington State / USC TV channel: FS1

The Washington State Cougars visit Galen Center to take on the USC Trojans on Dec. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

USC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Washington State+14.5 -110O 158.5 -110775
USC -14.5 -110U 158.5 -110-1400

Washington State vs USC Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts USC will win this college basketball game with 73.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Washington State vs USC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts USC will cover the spread with 56.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Washington State has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Washington State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.70 Units / 7% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games (+13.00 Units / 34% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • USC has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 games (+9.15 Units / 3% ROI)
  • USC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+8.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • USC have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.20 Units / 15% ROI)

Washington State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Washington State has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.4 Units / -38.14% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

USC has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +7 Units / 2.27% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI

Washington State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Washington State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (119 assists/ 133 TOs) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Washington State shot 66% from the free throw line (158/238) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Washington State averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (139 turnovers/13 games) last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Washington State shot 47% (875/1,874) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

USC Offensive Stats & Trends:

Washington State allowed opponents to shoot 37% (135/363) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Washington State allowed 66.8 points per game (2,137 points/32 games) last season — 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Washington State allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Washington State allowed 33.6 points per game (437 points/13 games) in the second half last season — tied for 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3

Washington State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Washington State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (119 assists/ 133 TOs) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Washington State shot 66% from the free throw line (158/238) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Washington State averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (139 turnovers/13 games) last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Washington State shot 47% (875/1,874) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

USC Defensive Stats & Trends:

Washington State allowed opponents to shoot 37% (135/363) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Washington State allowed 66.8 points per game (2,137 points/32 games) last season — 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Washington State allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Washington State allowed 33.6 points per game (437 points/13 games) in the second half last season — tied for 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3


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