USC Trojans vs Wisconsin Badgers Matchup

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

Wisconsin vs USC Prediction

Looking to win big? The Badgers and Trojans face off at 3:00 ET on BTN. The Trojans are hosting the game at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Wisconsin is favored by -2.5 in this Big Ten conference matchup the against USC. The over/under for the game is set at 150.5 points.

Wisconsin vs. USC Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Wisconsin Badgers at USC Trojans
Where: Los Angeles at Galen Center
Date: Saturday, January 18th
Betting Odds WISC -2.5, WISC -134 | USC +112 O/U 150.5

Badgers Preview: Does Wisconsin Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?

Wisconsin Badgers Recent Game/Games

The Badgers improved to 14-3 on the season with a 70-68 win over Ohio State on Tuesday. Wisconsin, playing at home, was favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 149.5 O/U line.

Wisconsin jumped out to a 37-20 lead at halftime but allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 33. Despite the narrow finish, they held on for the win.

Badgers Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, Wisconsin scored 70 points, shooting 41.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.8%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts (22.7%), but excelled at the free-throw line, converting 25 of 28 (89.3%).

Bruce Thornton led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 33.3% from three. John Tonje added 17 points, while Steven Crowl contributed 14 points and a team-high 7 rebounds. The Badgers managed only 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Badgers Team Defense

Wisconsin gave up 68 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field. They were effective in limiting damage from beyond the arc, where the other team shot just 5/22 for 22%.

Inside the arc, the opposing team shot 57%, hitting 15 of 26 two-point attempts. Wisconsin also sent them to the line 28 times, where they converted 25 free throws for 89%.

Trojans Preview: Can USC Secure a Home Victory?

USC Trojans Recent Game/Games

USC improved to 11-6 on the season with a 99-89 win over Iowa on Tuesday. The Trojans, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread in this home game.

USC led 48-32 at halftime but allowed 57 points in the 2nd half while scoring 51. The total points of 188 went over the O/U line of 161.5.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 64.9% (37/57). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.7%, thanks in part to their three-point shooting, where they hit 10 of 15 attempts (66.7%).

The Trojans also dished out 28 assists, with Desmond Claude leading the way with 9 assists to go along with 25 points and 8 rebounds. Saint Thomas added 24 points on 9 of 10 shooting, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.

Trojans Team Defense

USC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 64% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 37 of their 57 shots.

The Trojans couldn't contain the three-point line either, as their opponent connected on 10 of 15 attempts, shooting 66% from beyond the arc.

Badgers vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Wisconsin has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 79 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
Through their last five home contests, the Trojans offense has averaged 71 points per game while allowing an average of 73. USC posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
As the betting underdog, the Trojans have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. USC posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Badgers have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 5-5.