Indiana Hoosiers vs USC Trojans Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our USC vs Indiana NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Bloomington.

USC vs Indiana Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Trojans and Hoosiers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -6.5 to win at home against USC.

USC vs. Indiana Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: USC Trojans at Indiana Hoosiers
Where: Bloomington at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Date: Wednesday, January 8th
Betting Odds IND -6.5, USC +235 | IND -297 O/U 150.5

Trojans Preview: Are the Trojans Ready for a Win at Bloomington?

USC Trojans Recent Game/Games

The Trojans dropped to 9-5 on the season after an 85-74 home loss to Michigan on Saturday. USC entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.

USC trailed 42-38 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 43. The Trojans will need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close games as they look to bounce back in their next outing.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 6-for-18, and connected on 47.7% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 63.6%, making 14 of 22 attempts.

Offensively, the Trojans grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Danny Wolf was a standout, shooting 75% from the field and 66.7% from three, finishing with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. Desmond Claude and Wesley Yates III each added 19 points, with Yates hitting 50% from deep.

Trojans Team Defense

The USC Trojans gave up 85 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, converting 27 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 44 shots to fall, a 47% success rate.

From three-point range, USC's defense held the other team to 6 made threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. The Trojans also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 14, shooting 63%. USC allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hoosiers Preview: Will Indiana Win at Home?

Indiana Hoosiers Recent Game/Games

Indiana improved to 12-3 on the season with a 77-71 win over Penn State on Sunday. The Hoosiers were +7.5 point underdogs heading into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Indiana scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The combined points of 148 fell short of the 157.5 O/U line.

Hoosiers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Hoosiers put up 77 points, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They connected on 39.1% of their threes, hitting 9 of 23 attempts, and went 16 for 22 from the free-throw line, good for 72.7%.

Oumar Ballo led the way with 25 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Nick Kern Jr. added 21 points, hitting 8 of 13 shots, while Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 20 points, knocking down 4 of 8 from deep.

Hoosiers Team Defense

Indiana's defense gave up 71 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where they allowed 26 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 61% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Indiana's defense was more effective, holding the opponent to just 3 made threes on 21 attempts, a 14% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 10 shots, shooting 58%.

Trojans vs Hoosiers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, USC has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Through their last ten home games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 73 points per game.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Trojans have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Hoosiers have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.