Rutgers vs USC Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Rutgers vs USC

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights battle the USC Trojans, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, January 31.

There’s a case to be made for USC on the spread when they face Rutgers. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -12.5 line at odds of -110 considering they should be superior.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights were beaten 88-79 (OT) in their previous game, being turned over at home to Michigan State Spartans.

USC Trojans suffered a defeat in their last game. A 73-72 scoreline occurred on the road against Iowa Hawkeyes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

USC triumphed 97-89 (OT) when they last played Rutgers.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
USC	18-14	2515	2494	21	11-7	7-7	8L
Rutgers	14-19	2329	2479	-150	11-7	3-12	1L

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Rutgers vs USC Prediction & Picks

This Rutgers vs USC betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

USC can enjoy a huge victory in this college matchup and a wager on the spread could be the best way forward. Back the big favorites off -12.5 to cover the line at -110.

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Key Rutgers vs USC stats:

• The -12.5 line has been covered by USC in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rutgers in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

USC -12.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

USC -12.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rutgers 69 - 85 USC

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Rutgers vs USC Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

USC are massive -1000 favorites. They are regarded as 91% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back Rutgers, you will find +640 about the underdogs.

The spread is 12.5 and the total points line is currently 146.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 146.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Rutgers

+640

USC

-1000

Point Spread

Rutgers +12.5

-110

USC -12.5

-110

Total Points

Under 146.5

-110

Over 146.5

-110

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Rutgers Stats

USC Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.50 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.80 pts and allowed 84.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.10 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.00 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	31-3	2952	2353	599	19-2	12-1	1L
Nebraska	26-6	2473	2119	354	19-3	7-3	1L
Michigan State	25-7	2526	2189	337	17-3	8-4	2L
Purdue	27-8	2858	2455	403	16-5	11-3	4W
Illinois	24-8	2700	2234	466	15-6	9-2	1L
Wisconsin	24-10	2822	2581	241	16-2	8-8	1L
UCLA	23-11	2643	2414	229	18-3	5-8	1L
Ohio State	21-12	2633	2402	231	15-5	6-7	1L
Iowa	21-12	2482	2177	305	17-3	4-9	1L
Indiana	18-14	2501	2309	192	15-6	3-8	2L
USC	18-14	2515	2494	21	11-7	7-7	8L
Washington	16-17	2545	2430	115	11-6	5-11	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2241	2193	48	13-8	2-9	1L
Northwestern	15-19	2487	2447	40	11-9	4-10	1L
Rutgers	14-19	2329	2479	-150	11-7	3-12	1L
Oregon	12-20	2267	2366	-99	10-10	2-10	1L
Penn State	12-20	2358	2539	-181	10-10	2-10	3L
Maryland	12-21	2300	2527	-227	9-8	3-13	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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