Tulane vs USC Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Apr 2025

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.

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.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
USC	8-0	725	620	105	5-0	3-0	8W
Tulane	6-2	608	611	-3	4-2	2-0	3W

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Tulane vs USC Prediction & Picks

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 Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Tulane 73 - 79 USC

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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.

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.

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

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.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tulane Stats

USC Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 80.40 pts in the last 10 games

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

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan State	8-0	629	483	146	6-0	2-0	8W
USC	8-0	725	620	105	5-0	3-0	8W
Purdue	8-0	709	541	168	6-0	2-0	8W
Michigan	7-0	656	473	183	5-0	2-0	7W
Nebraska	8-0	678	561	117	8-0	0-0	8W
Penn State	8-1	748	630	118	7-1	1-0	3W
Indiana	7-1	691	510	181	7-0	0-1	1L
Iowa	7-1	636	499	137	6-0	1-1	1L
Ohio State	6-1	621	471	150	6-0	0-1	1L
UCLA	6-2	621	522	99	5-1	1-1	1W
Wisconsin	6-2	695	588	107	5-0	1-2	1W
Illinois	6-2	723	562	161	6-2	0-0	1L
Maryland	6-3	707	702	5	5-1	1-2	1W
Northwestern	5-3	648	572	76	4-2	1-1	2L
Washington	5-3	658	589	69	3-1	2-2	2L
Minnesota	5-4	661	611	50	5-3	0-1	1W
Rutgers	5-4	639	622	17	5-2	0-2	1L
Oregon	4-4	593	605	-12	4-3	0-1	4L

American Athletic Conference	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tulsa	7-1	692	539	153	4-0	3-1	4W
North Texas	7-2	647	586	61	6-0	1-2	4W
Tulane	6-2	608	611	-3	4-2	2-0	3W
UAB	7-3	824	705	119	5-1	2-2	1W
Florida Atlantic	5-3	625	574	51	3-2	2-1	2L
Wichita State	5-4	709	604	105	5-2	0-2	1W
South Florida	5-4	805	721	84	4-2	1-2	1W
UTSA	4-4	598	543	55	2-2	2-2	1L
Temple	4-4	611	610	1	3-2	1-2	2L
Charlotte	4-5	648	638	10	4-2	0-3	1W
Memphis	3-4	530	522	8	3-2	0-2	2W
Rice	4-6	757	732	25	4-2	0-4	2W
East Carolina	3-5	542	620	-78	3-3	0-2	1W

• 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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