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The No. 5 Arizona Wildcats (24-6, 15-4 Pac-12) take on the USC Trojans (13-17, 7-12) Saturday at Galen Center. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Arizona vs. USC odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Wildcats, No. 5 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, have won 10 of 11 after an 88-65 can-opening on UCLA Thursday. G Caleb Love had 17 points as he reached double figures for the 27th consecutive game. The senior from St. Louis is averaging a career-high 36.1% shooting from beyond the arc. He had 20 in the 82-67 victory over USC Jan. 17.
Southern Cal has won 2 in a row but failed to cover as a 9.5-point favorite in its 81-73 victory over Arizona State Thursday. G Boogie Ellis went off for 28 points in the W, and he has dropped 24+ in 3 of 5. Ellis missed the previous matchup with Arizona in January, but he had 35 against them last year.
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Arizona at USC odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:14 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Arizona -430 (bet $430 to win $100) | USC +330 (bet $100 to win $330)
- Against the spread (ATS): Arizona -9.5 (-102) | USC +9.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Arizona at USC picks and predictions
Prediction
Arizona 82, USC 73
Moneyline
I’m picking Arizona, but it’s far too expensive to consider on the ML.
PASS.
Against the spread
USC is 8-6 at home but just 3-9 on the road this year. With Ellis ballin’ out of control right now, I like him to keep the Trojans in it. USC covered as a 21-point dog in the 1st meeting without Ellis, and I like him to keep it within single digits.
Take USC +9.5 (-120).
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Over/Under
USC is 7-3 O/U over the last 10, and Arizona is 5-5. The Over is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings with the Under 158.5 cashing earlier this season. Arizona is just 16-14 O/U this season, and it’s good for 80 points. But I’m projecting this to fall a little short here.
LEAN UNDER 159.5 (-110).
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