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USC at Colorado odds, picks and predictions

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

The USC Trojans (19-8, 11-5 Pac-12) will be squaring off with the Colorado Buffaloes (15-13, 7-10) on Thursday at CU Events Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the USC vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Trojans defeated Stanford 85-75 as 6-point home favorites Saturday. USC has won 7 of its last 10 games and owns the 3rd-best record in the Pac-12.

The Buffaloes lost Saturday 78-68 to No. 7 Arizona despite covering as 13-point road underdogs. Colorado has won only 4 of its last 10 games.

This will be the second meeting between USC and Colorado this season. The Trojans defeated the Buffaloes 68-61 on Jan. 12 to cover as 3.5-point home favorites and the Under was achieved.

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USC at Colorado odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): USC +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Colorado -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): USC +2.5 (-110) | Colorado -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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USC at Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

USC 70, Colorado 67

Moneyline

With the Trojans needing every win they can get down the stretch and the Buffaloes struggling recently, USC (+125) is the pick in this Pac-12 matchup.

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Against the spread

USC +2.5 (-110) is the pick here for the insurance if you aren’t comfortable taking the Trojans outright. The Trojans are 6-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games overall and the Buffaloes are 6-7 ATS at home this season.

Over/Under

With how well these teams defend, UNDER 140.5 (-110) is an enticing wager. These teams allow a combined 133.1 points per game and the Trojans are permitting teams to shoot only 39.2% from the field (11th in the nation).

The Under is 11-2 in USC’s last 13 games against a team with a winning record and the Under is 4-1 in USC’s last 5 road games overall. The Under is also 5-1 in Colorado’s last 6 games overall.

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USC at Colorado odds, picks and prediction

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

The No. 15 USC Trojans (14-2, 4-2 Pac-12) travel to Boulder, Colo., to tangle with the Colorado Buffaloes (12-4, 4-2) Thursday with a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off at CU Events Center. Below, we look at the USC vs. Colorado odds and lines and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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USC lost at home Saturday to the Oregon Ducks. The Trojans have lost two of their last three games after being undefeated through their first 13 games. Southern Cal has been outshot in each of those three contests.

The Buffaloes split a pair of Pac-12 games in Arizona last week: CU lost to No. 3 Arizona and beat Arizona State. Colorado is 6-1 over its last seven games and has been quite good defensively over that stretch as it’s held foes under 41% from the field in five of those games.

USC at Colorado 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 7:53 a.m. ET.

Money line: USC -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Colorado +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): USC -1.5 (-112) | Colorado +1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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USC at Colorado odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

USC 71, Colorado 65

Money line

USC (-130) IS THE TOP PLAY IN THIS GAME.

The Trojans figure to counter a couple of the Buffaloes’ strengths (rebounding, free-throw rate) effectively, and they’re the better shooting and defensive team. USC also does well to protect the basketball so look for them to make the most of their possessions against a young Colorado five.

Against the spread

The road team has gone 4-1 ATS over the last five USC-CU games.

Southern Cal has been undone from distance of late but three-point shooting is not a Colorado strength and the young Buffaloes may have trouble against a staunch USC interior defense.

BACK THE TROJANS -1.5 (-112).

Over/Under

STEER CLEAR of the O/U action in this one. Both sides carry around some stuttering recent pace figures, and this game is difficult to peg.

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USC at Colorado odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s UCS Trojans at Colorado Buffaloes odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The USC Trojans (2-2, 1-2 Pac-12) and Colorado Buffaloes (1-3, 0-1) meet Saturday at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the USC vs. Colorado odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Trojans have alternated wins and losses, as well as covers against the spread, in their four outings this season. USC also hit the Under in each of its two wins, allowing just 10.5 points per game (PPG), while hitting the Over in each of the two losses, yielding 43.5 PPG.

The Buffaloes have dropped three straight games, and they’re having a power outage lately. After posting a 35-7 win over FCS Northern Colorado Sept. 3, Colorado has scored a total of just 20 points in the past three games. The Under is 3-1 for the Buffaloes.

USC at Colorado odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:14 a.m. ET.

Money line: USC -360 (bet $360 to win $100) | Colorado +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
Against the spread (ATS): USC -9.5 (-108) | Colorado +9.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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USC at Colorado odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

USC 26, Colorado 13

Money line

USC (-360) is the far more talented team, especially on the offensive side of the football, but it cannot be trusted risking more than three and a half times your potential return.

AVOID and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

USC -9.5 (-108) is the play, even on the road, as the Trojans at least have a functional offense. Colorado has struggled on offense, posting just 239.0 total yards per game and 85.0 passing yards per game, ranking 128th out of 130 teams in both categories. It ranks 127th, scoring just 13.8 PPG.

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Over/Under

UNDER 50.5 (-107) is a great play here as the USC offense has been a bit disjointed, while we touched on the struggles of Colorado above. The Buffs defense has been stout, too, allowing just 20.5 PPG.

The Under is 7-3 across the past 10 games overall for USC dating back to last season. While the Over is 5-1 across the past six Pac-12 tilts for Colorado, again, it has managed just 20 total points of offense in the past three games.

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USC at Colorado odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s USC Trojans at Colorado Buffaloes odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The USC Trojans (19-4 overall, 13-3 Pac-12) visit the Colorado Buffaloes (17-7, 11-6) in a Thursday evening contest at the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colo. Tip-off will be at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the USC-Colorado college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

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USC at Colorado: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: USC +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Colorado -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: USC +3.5 (-110) | Colorado -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 136.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

USC at Colorado: Three things to know

Southern Cal is coming off a bounce-back victory Monday in which the Trojans defeated Oregon 72-58. That game came on the heels of a Feb. 20 loss to Arizona. The loss to the Wildcats was only the second USC has suffered since Dec. 31. The New Year’s Eve loss was against these Buffaloes by a 72-62 count in Los Angeles.
The Buffaloes are at home after playing four straight on the road. Colorado is 8-1 at home, and the Buffs have been getting top-notch offensive-efficiency performances on their home hardwood. CU has logged effective field-goal marks over 60% in two consecutive home games and over 56% in four in a row.
In bettors’ eyes, these Pac-12 foes are on opposite tracks. The Trojans are 7-1 against the spread over their last eight games. The Buffaloes are 2-6 ATS in their last eight contests.

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USC at Colorado: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Colorado 71, USC 66

Money line (ML)

NO PLAY HERE. Colorado is the lean in principle, but not at the current price.

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Against the spread (ATS)

USC freshman F Evan Mobley is considered questionable due to a leg injury. The 7-foot freshman talent is USC’s leading scorer, and his 16.8 points per game would be missed. His 8.7 boards and 3.0 blocks per contest would perhaps be missed even more.

TAKE COLORADO -3.5 (-110). The Buffs are a bit undervalued; they perform well at home and are a solid play to win by two or more possessions.

Over/Under (O/U)

The last six times Colorado has played three-plus games on the road, CU’s return home has netted five Overs. Both teams also have Over trends when playing good teams.

Consider backing the OVER 136.5 (-110) here, but a 135.5-point tag would be preferable to get some real value.

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