The Colorado Buffaloes (11-6, 3-3 Pac-12) will take on the USC Trojans (11-5, 3-2) on Thursday at Galen Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. USC odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Colorado cruised to a 62-42 win over Oregon State on Saturday to cover as 14-point favorites at home. The Buffaloes are on a 2-game winning streak and they’ve won 7 of their last 8 games.
USC lost 60-58 to No. 6 UCLA on the road last Thursday despite covering as 11-point underdogs on the road. The Trojans are on a 2-game losing streak after winning their 7 previous games.
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Colorado 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 11:06 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Colorado +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Iowa -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +3.5 (-105) | USC -3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Colorado at USC picks and predictions
Prediction
USC 72, Colorado 65
Moneyline
If you can get USC at -150 odds or better to win, then I’m fine wagering on the moneyline in this Pac-12 showdown. PASS on this line unless you are including the Trojans in a parlay.
Against the spread
USC -3.5 (-115) is an enticing bet after the Trojans played a close game against a talented UCLA squad. Colorado is 1-3 on the road while USC has won 7 straight games at home. The Trojans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning record.
Over/Under
Even though these 2 programs are capable of scoring points in certain games, UNDER 139.5 (-110) is where I’m leaning. While Colorado is 46th in possessions per game, USC is 158th.
The Buffaloes are 9-2 to the Under in their last 11 games against a team with a winning record. The Trojans are 10-2 to the Under in their last 12 games against a team with a winning record.
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