The Colorado State Rams (8-4) face the USC Trojans (9-3) on a neutral-court Wednesday. Tip-off from Footprint Center in Phoenix is at 11 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado State vs. USC odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Colorado State recorded a tough 62-60 win at St. Mary’s Saturday. That Rams’ win came on the heels of a 115-72 beatdown of Peru State. USC won 74-41 against No. 24 Auburn Sunday — a team that finished 28-6 during the 2021-22 season.
USC has the better players in this game, but we will now have to see if the Trojans can force the Rams to play this game in the 60s, or if the Rams can turn this game into a high-scoring affair.
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Colorado State vs. USC odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Colorado State +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | USC -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Colorado State +2.5 (-105) | USC -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Colorado State vs. USC picks and predictions
Prediction
USC 75, Colorado State 67
Moneyline
The moneyline here is a little beyond the value I’d be comfortable playing with USC (-150), look to the spread instead.
PASS.
Against the spread
BET USC -2.5 (-115).
A tough road game against St. Mary’s was a good win for the Rams, but it also took a lot out of the team as they now travel to Phoenix for a 2nd straight tough outing. The Trojans should be bigger than 2.5-point favorites and I like USC to cover the short number and win by 7 or so. USC -2.5 (-115) is my favorite play in this game.
Over/Under
BET OVER 138.5 (-115).
Both these teams play games close to the total. Colorado State is 6-5-1 to the Over while USC is 6-6 on the season.
This will be another close game but Colorado State — after being stifled by the defensive-minded St. Mary’s — will open the game a bit against the Trojans. USC will likewise score a bit and this game will get to the Over in the final minutes.
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