USC Trojans vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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 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.