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UCLA at USC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s UCLA at USC odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 7 UCLA Bruins (17-3, 8-1 Pac-12) and USC Trojans (14-6, 6-3) battle for the City of Angels Thursday. Tip-off from Galen Center in Los Angeles is at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UCLA vs. USC odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

UCLA is coming off a 58-52 loss at then-No. 11 Arizona Saturday. The Pac-12’s top defensive team (59.8 points per game allowed) had won 14 consecutive games before the loss in Tucson. Thursday’s game at USC will mark the Bruins’ 3rd straight game away from Pauley Pavilion.

The Trojans played UCLA tough in a 60-58 loss at Pauley Pavilion on Jan.5 and are coming off a 77-69 win at Arizona State Saturday. The USC triumph was an upset — the Trojans were 11.5-point underdogs in that game. Southern Cal now returns to home hardwood, where it has won 9 in a row.

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UCLA 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: UCLA -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | USC +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread (ATS): UCLA -4.5 (-110) | USC +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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UCLA at USC picks and predictions

Prediction

UCLA 69, USC 65

Moneyline

UCLA (-210) will probably emerge victorious, but you should not wager more than 2 times your potential return in what may be a close game.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Trojans are 7-1 ATS across their last 8 games against foes playing .600-ball or better, and the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the previous 5 games in this city series.

Southern Cal is the slight lean with this number. The way the Trojans were handled by Arizona (81-66) on Jan. 19 gives some pause, but USC also acquitted itself well last time out against these Bruins and in previous games against current No. 16 Auburn (74-71, Dec. 18) and current No. 9 Tennessee (73-66 in OT, Nov. 24).

Consider waiting out a Trojans +5 proposition, but USC +4.5 (-110) works as a partial-unit play.

Over/Under

Not much to argue with on the published number, but the Over is worth a watch if the total gets down in the 129-130 range.

PASS.

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UCLA at USC odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UCLA at USC odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 12 UCLA Bruins (17-9, 9-3 Pac-12) and No. 21 USC Trojans (20-4, 9-4) continue their rivalry Saturday night in Los Angeles. The contest at Galen Center will begin at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the UCLA vs. USC odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

UCLA is on the road for a fourth straight game. The Bruins lost games at Arizona and Arizona State before bouncing back with a Tuesday victory at Stanford. A UCLA five, which has had recent shooting woes, shot 54.8% in the win over the Cardinal.

The Trojans are coming off a non-conference win over Pacific Tuesday. USC has size to burn, and it excels in rebounding and defending the area in and around the paint. Tuesday’s win over Pacific was on home hardwood; Southern Cal is 10-2 over a dozen contests at the Galen Center. Against UCLA, the Trojans have won three in a row at home.

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UCLA at USC odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: UCLA -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | USC +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): UCLA -1.5 (-115) | USC +1.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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UCLA at USC odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

USC 71, UCLA 70

Money line

USC has good size but can struggle against foes that work their way to a lot of foul shots. That’s not a major concern against this Bruin five.

The Trojans do a credible job in not getting beaten up in transition in defending the area around the paint.

SOUTHERN CAL (+110) is the value side in this match-up.

Against the spread

AVOID the ATS play, and concentrate in the outright underdog action.

Over/Under

There are all kinds of Under trends in this one, but peg both teams as having more offense in the tank than often shows. Look for turnover avoidance and second-chance points to tip Saturday’s contest into the 140s.

BACK THE OVER 136.5 (-112).

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UCLA at USC odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UCLA Bruins at USC Trojans odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The UCLA Bruins (6-4, 4-3 Pac-12) visit the USC Trojans (4-5, 3-4) Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the UCLA vs. USC odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Bruins bounced back from a 44-24 loss at Utah Oct. 30 with a convincing 44-20 victory over Colorado to cover as 18-point favorites. The Over also cashed for the third consecutive outing.

The Trojans still have the potential of a bowl game in this topsy-turvy season, but USC needs to win two of the final three against UCLA, BYU and California. The Trojans enter on a 1-3 SU/0-4 ATS skid dating back to early October.

UCLA at USC odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: UCLA -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | USC +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): UCLA -3.5 (-108) | USC +3.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 65.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UCLA at USC odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

USC 40, UCLA 35

Money line

USC (+140) has won five of the past six meetings in this series, including last season’s 43-38 win in the Rose Bowl. The Trojans are still playing for bowl eligibility, and they should be able to sneak by their rivals Saturday.

Against the spread

USC +3.5 (-112) is worth a play at 3-and-a-hook if you don’t like them straight up. The Trojans are 7-3 ATS in the past 10 home meetings with the Bruins, and USC is 4-1 ATS in the past five at home against a team with a winning road record. Look for USC to rise to the occasion.

Over/Under

The OVER 65.5 (-110) is worth playing here, even though the series trends suggest an Under play.

The Over is 5-1 in the past six road games for UCLA against a team with a losing home record while going 5-1 in the past six following a straight-up win and a cover.

The Over is 4-0 in the past four for USC at home, and 4-1 in the past five Pac-12 tilts.

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UCLA at USC odds, picks and prediction

Previewing UCLA Bruins at. USC Trojans odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The UCLA Bruins (13-3 overall, 9-1 Pac-12) make the crosstown trip to face the USC Trojans (14-3, 8-2) in a Saturday night (10 p.m. ET) contest at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Below, we analyze the UCLA-USC college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

UCLA is No. 21 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

UCLA at USC: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:05 p.m. ET.

Money line: UCLA +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | USC -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: UCLA +3.5 (-110) | USC -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 135.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

UCLA at USC: Three things to know

UCLA was off to its best conference start since 1982-83 (8-0) before a last-second loss to Stanford Jan. 23. The Bruins bounced back with a 57-52 win over Oregon State Jan. 30; UCLA had a Monday game against Oregon postponed as a result of COVID-19 protocols.
USC notched its third straight victory Tuesday, beating Stanford on the road, 72-66. F Evan Mobley (23 points), G Drew Peterson (15) and G Tahj Eaddy (14) paced the Trojans in scoring. The members of that trio are all averaging double figures on the season; Mobley is averaging team-highs in points (16.8 per game) and rebounding (9.0 per game).
The Trojans are solid — and perhaps a bit overlooked — on defense. Southern Cal has allowed just 64.7 points per game, which ranks second in the Pac-12. USC has held foes to a 38.2% field-goal mark. In its last five home games, USC has held opponents under a 40% mark four times.

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UCLA at USC: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

UCLA 68, USC 66

Money line (ML)

The Bruins should have fresh legs in defense of first-place in the circuit standings. UCLA has a knack for playing solid defense without logging a ton of fouls, and keeping USC off the line is a big key in this one. So is UCLA’s 3-point shooting. Look for a Bruin bounce in that department: UCLA went just 6-of-24 against Oregon State after having shot 41.5% from distance over its previous eight games.

BACK THE BRUINS +145. The ML play is the strongest wagering option for this matchup.

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Against the spread (ATS)

In a low-scoring environment, the UCLA (+3.5, -110) tag has value but not as much of a margin as the ML play. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

These two teams display a lot of statistical consistency at both ends of the floor. This well-made total reflects that. PASS.

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