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USC Trojans Look to Continue Road Success Against Shorthanded Northwestern Wildcats, Boost NCAA Tournament Hopes

USC (13-8, 5-5 B10) will face off against Northwestern (12-10, 3-8 B10) in Evanston, Ill. on Tuesday night in a highly anticipated matchup. This will be the first basketball meeting between the two teams since USC joined the Big 10 this season. While USC is currently in the middle of the pack in the conference, Northwestern finds itself tied for 16th. The Wildcats are the betting favorites for this game with an opening line of -1 that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for the USC vs. Northwestern prediction and other game analysis.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Trojans +112 | Wildcats -134
• Spread: Trojans +1 (-110) | Wildcats -1 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northwestern will win straight-up is 57%.

USC vs Northwestern Stats

USC Trojans

The USC Trojans recently pulled off an upset victory over Michigan State, halting their 13-game winning streak. USC shot 42.1% from the field and forced 13 turnovers in the game, with Desmond Claude leading the team with 19 points. The Trojans have faced challenges with injured players like Matt Knowling and Terrance Williams, but are working towards improvement. In terms of statistics, the Trojans have a power ranking of 177, with strong offensive numbers but room for improvement on defense. USC is currently 13-8 for the season, with strengths in shooting and assists but weaknesses in rebounding and turnovers.

Northwestern Wildcats Analysis

Northwestern's chances of making it to the NCAA Tournament are slim unless they can turn things around quickly. They have had some notable wins but have also suffered recent losses, including to higher-ranked opponents. The team is dealing with injuries, with guard Brooks Barnhizer out for the season. Despite this, players like Nick Martinelli and Ty Berry will need to step up. Northwestern's offensive and defensive stats are average, and they will need to improve in order to have a shot at postseason play.

USC Trojans Continue Road Success, Face Shorthanded Wildcats to Boost NCAA Tournament Hopes

The University of Southern California Trojans have achieved a 3-1 record on the road thus far this season. Their primary objective is to enhance their NCAA Tournament prospects as they face a team that has recently experienced the departure of their second-leading scorer. Fortunately, the Trojans will not have to travel a great distance for this game. They have also demonstrated surprising success in their most recent road contests, defeating formidable opponents in Nebraska and Illinois. It appears that the Wildcats may struggle to compensate for the absence of Barnhizer due to a lack of adequate talent on their roster.

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