Tulane vs USC Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 01 Apr 2025

Expect a Tight Affair

Tulane Green Wave (19-14, 12-6 American) play USC Trojans 16-17, 7-13 Big Ten) in this College Basketball Crown first round game at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

We’re making Tulane against the spread our prediction when they face USC. The betting line is favorably set at +8.5 and you can secure -114 that this happens.

Each Team Lost Previous Clash

Tulane Green Wave were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Memphis Tigers claimed a 78-77 win.

USC Trojans were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 76-71 reverse against Purdue Boilmakers.

Tulane vs USC Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s some great value on the spread for this college showdown and we like the underdogs at +8.5. We’re happy to take Tulane with this advantage at -114.

The college basketball picks are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Tulane vs USC stats:

• The +8.5 line has been covered by Tulane in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Tulane in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Tulane in 3 consecutive games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC in 3 consecutive games.

Tulane +8.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

If you want to secure a bigger potential payout on your wager, there’s the possibility to move the line. Take a look at the various prices and see which spread you think will be covered.

Our Pick

Tulane +8.5 @ -114 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Tulane 73 - 79 USC

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back USC to win 79-73 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

Tulane vs USC Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

USC Big Favorites on the Moneyline

Sportsbooks’ favorites USC are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -357 about them triumphing means a 78% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +280 about Tulane.

The spread currently stands at 8.5 and the total points line is 158.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 158.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Tulane

+280

USC

-357

Point Spread

Tulane +8.5

-114

USC -8.5

-106

Total Points

Under 158.5

-105

Over 158.5

-115

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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