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USC Trojans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena — Lincoln, NE

Article updated Jan 22, 8:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming Big Ten matchup, the USC Trojans will face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. According to sports betting expert David Delano, Nebraska is the favored team

Game outlook

In an upcoming Big Ten matchup, the USC Trojans will face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. According to sports betting expert David Delano, Nebraska is the favored team with a current line of Nebraska -6. Delano's prediction for the game can be found on his website, where he boasts a 66.7% success rate in college basketball predictions. Be sure to take advantage of any sports betting promos available for this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Trojans +188 | Cornhuskers -230

Spread: Trojans +6 (-110) | Cornhuskers -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nebraska will win straight-up is 70%.

USC Trojans

The USC Trojans recently suffered an 84-69 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers, with Saint Thomas leading the team with 19 points and Rashaun Agee adding 15 points. Chibuzo Agbo contributed with nine rebounds. The Trojans are currently ranked 68th in the country by KenPom, with Desmond Claude leading in points per game. Offensively, USC is hitting 48.43% of their field goals and 35.17% of their three-pointers, while defensively allowing opponents to score 44.23% of field goals and 32.01% of three-pointers. The Trojans have a record of 18-14 this season with a power ranking of 242.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Analysis

The Nebraska Cornhuskers started the season strong with a 28-7 record, but have since dropped their last four games. They will look to bounce back on their home court after a recent loss to Maryland. Despite a strong offensive showing, led by Brice Williams with 18.6 ppg, the team is ranked 119th in offense and 135th in defense. Nebraska's shooting percentages and rebounding stats are average, but their defensive rankings are stronger. It will be important for them to tighten up on defense and limit turnovers in upcoming games. Make informed decisions by choosing the top College Basketball Handicappers for expert insights and analysis.

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Uncertainty looms for Nebraska as USC poised to emerge victorious in upcoming matchup

Nebraska has faced challenges in recent games, leading to uncertainty regarding their ability to secure a win in the upcoming matchup, if they manage to do so at all. Despite being ranked 37th nationally for home games, the Trojans are poised to potentially emerge victorious as they possess the necessary strengths to triumph as the underdogs on the road. Based on BartTorvik's rankings, USC holds an impressive seventh place standing in away games nationwide. Their defensive prowess ranks seventh overall, with their offensive efficiency ranking 17th in road games. Therefore, I am inclined to support the Trojans in this particular game.

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SportsJaw Trojans vs Cornhuskers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Trojans vs Cornhuskers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · USC Trojans+195 → +245Moved
  • Moneyline · Nebraska Cornhuskers-243 → -300Moved
  • Spread · USC Trojans+4.5 (-110) → +7 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Nebraska Cornhuskers-4.5 (-110) → -7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over145.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under145.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

USC Trojans
18-14 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 8-1-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Nebraska Cornhuskers
28-7 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-22T13:17:44.030Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

USC Trojans defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 78-73

USC Trojans defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 78-73 on January 22, 2025, a 5-point decision in the series. USC Trojans' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 47-40. Against SportsJaw's recorded USC Trojans +7 (-110) spread, USC Trojans covered, while the 151 combined points finished over the recorded total of 144.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • ThehitmanTotal · Over 145.5 (-110)Win
  • SfdanSpread · USC Trojans +6 (-110)Win
  • KrockpicksTotal · Over 145.5 (-110)Win
  • EXCELent Sports PicksMoneyline · Nebraska Cornhuskers -233Loss