The No. 9 Arizona Wildcats (24-5, 13-5 Pac-12) will square off against the USC Trojans (21-8, 13-5) on Thursday at Galen Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Arizona vs. USC odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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The Wildcats were unable to cover as 12.5-point home favorites in their 89-88 loss to Arizona State on Saturday. Arizona went 8-2 in its last 10 games and has the 2nd-best record in the Pac-12.
The Trojans beat Utah 62-49 on Saturday to cover as 2-point road favorites. USC is on a 4-game win streak and has won 8 of its last 10 contests.
This will be the second meeting between Arizona and USC this season. The Wildcats cruised to an 81-66 victory as 8-point home favorites and the Under (152.5) connected on Jan. 19.
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Arizona at USC odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Arizona -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | USC +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Arizona -2.5 (-105) | USC +2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Arizona at USC picks and predictions
Prediction
Arizona 79, USC 73
Moneyline
BET ARIZONA (-140).
I wouldn’t bet the Wildcats any steeper than -150 in this road tilt, but they are the better team and should win by margin.
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Against the spread
BET ARIZONA -2.5 (-105).
The Wildcats and Trojans are tied in Pac-12 action, but Arizona should be able to pull ahead Thursday. USC is overly reliant on G Boogie Ellis and G Drew Peterson, making it easier for Arizona to defend.
Over/Under
UNDER 154.5 (-105) is the lean in this matchup despite some Pac-12 games being high-scoring. Arizona scored 81 points in the first meeting and the Under still hit.
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