UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans Matchup

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

UCLA vs USC Prediction

Betting on today's Bruins and Trojans game? Catch the action at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on FS1. UCLA is favored by -1.5 in this Big Ten conference matchup the against USC. The over/under for the game is set at 140.5 points.

UCLA vs. USC Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UCLA Bruins at USC Trojans
Where: Los Angeles at Galen Center
Date: Monday, January 27th
Betting Odds UCLA -1.5, UCLA -115 | USC -107 O/U 140.5

Bruins Preview: Can the Bruins Grab a Win in Los Angeles?

UCLA Bruins Recent Game/Games

UCLA improved to 14-6 on the season with a 65-60 road win over Washington on Friday, January 24th. The Bruins were favored by 5 points, and the game ended in a push against the spread. The total points of 125 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.

UCLA led 36-32 at halftime and outscored Washington 29-28 in the 2nd half to secure the win.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

UCLA's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks in large part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 17 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, shooting just 35.9% on two-point attempts.

The Bruins connected on 71.4% of their free throws, making 10 of 14. They also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Great Osobor led the team with 19 points and 9 rebounds, while Skyy Clark and Aday Mara each added 12 points, with Clark hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.

Bruins Team Defense

UCLA's defense held their opponent to 60 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 made two-point shots on 31 attempts, a 54% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, UCLA limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11, shooting 73%. UCLA gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Trojans Preview: Can USC Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

USC Trojans Recent Game/Games

USC improved to 12-7 on the season with a 78-73 road win over Nebraska on Wednesday. The Trojans entered the game as +7 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

USC trailed 33-31 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while allowing 40. The total points for the game ended at 151, going over the pre-game O/U line of 144.5.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, with a strong showing at the free-throw line, hitting 81.8% of their attempts.

Juwan Gary led the way with 27 points, shooting 57.9% from the field despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Desmond Claude added 21 points and 6 assists, while Rashaun Agee contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range.

Trojans Team Defense

USC's defense struggled inside, giving up 73 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Trojans had particular trouble defending two-point shots, where they allowed 22 makes on 31 attempts, a 71% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, USC's defense was more effective, holding the opponent to just 5 made threes on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. However, they sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 82%.

Bruins vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Bruins have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 0-2-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 64 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last ten home games, USC has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 73 points per game.
USC has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
Although the Bruins have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-3-1.