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Wisconsin Favored Over USC in Basketball Showdown: Betting Line Opens at -1.5

In this upcoming basketball contest between Wisconsin and USC, Wisconsin is seen as the betting favorite with an opening line of -1.5. Both teams won their previous games, with Wisconsin narrowly defeating Ohio State and USC convincingly beating Iowa. The line for the game has not changed since opening. Stay tuned for our prediction on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Badgers -125 | Trojans +105
• Spread: Badgers -1.5 (-110) | Trojans +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wisconsin will win straight-up is 56%.

Wisconsin vs USC Stats

Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin recently extended their win streak to six games by defeating Ohio State at home, improving their record to 14-3 overall and 4-2 in conference play. The Badgers shot 41.7% from the field and made 25 of 28 free throws in the victory. Leading the team was John Tonje with 17 points. The Badgers are currently 35th in the nation in scoring offense, averaging 82.4 points per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.4 points per game, ranked 151st in the nation. Wisconsin also excels at the free throw line, converting 85.4% of their attempts, ranking them first in the nation. Their power ranking is 24 and they are ranked 34th in offense, while ranking #150 in defense. The team's statistics in field goal percentage, three-point shooting, rebounds, assists, and turnovers are also provided. This season, the Badgers are 10-7 ATS and have been performing well in both offensive and defensive categories.

USC Trojans Analysis

USC secured their second consecutive victory by defeating Iowa at home, improving their overall record to 11-6. The Trojans dominated the game, leading wire-to-wire and shooting an impressive 64.9% from the field. Desmond Claude was instrumental in the win with 25 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists. USC's offensive power ranks them 119th in the nation, averaging 77.5 points per game, while their defense ranks 199th, allowing 71.6 points per game. Their field goal and free-throw percentages are solid, and they excel in assists and turnovers. Despite missing key players Williams II and Knowling, USC continues to showcase a strong team led by a mix of players contributing solid minutes and scoring. They are a well-rounded team that excels in shooting and free throw shooting. Additionally, their defense is decent, particularly in three-point percentage allowed and defensive rebounds. USC has a power ranking of 82 and Wisconsin has not performed well against them in their last three matchups. This makes us consider USC as a strong sports wagering choice.

Wisconsin Poised to Dominate USC in Tough Road Matchup

The University of Southern California (USC) enters this matchup with recent victories against Illinois and Iowa. However, despite being the home team, they face a formidable challenge against Wisconsin. The Trojans struggle defensively, while Wisconsin excels offensively. Wisconsin's strong free throw percentage and overall health give them a significant advantage in this game. Additionally, USC may be without key players, Williams II and possibly Knowling. Ultimately, Wisconsin's superior performance on both offense and defense positions them well to secure a road victory in this contest.

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