UCLA vs USC Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UCLA vs USC

The UCLA Bruins face the USC Trojans, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday, March 7.

There’s an attractive line of -6.5 when it comes to UCLA when they go up against USC. The -110 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

UCLA Bruins previous game saw them claim a 72-52 home win over Nebraska Cornhuskers.

USC Trojans were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 91-72 reverse against Washington Huskies.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 81-62 in favor of UCLA when they last played USC. UCLA have won three on the spin against USC. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UCLA	20-10	2328	2130	198	17-2	3-8	1W
USC	18-12	2368	2322	46	11-6	7-6	6L

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UCLA vs USC Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential UCLA vs USC betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We expect the favorites to cover the -6.5 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing UCLA at -110 for this college matchup.

To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.

Key UCLA vs USC stats:

• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC in 3 consecutive games.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC in 2 consecutive games against UCLA.

UCLA -6.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UCLA 84 - 73 USC

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Bruins when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 84-73 should provide some entertainment.

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UCLA 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have UCLA as -278 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 74% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, USC are trading at +220.

The spread currently stands at 6.5 and the total points line is 150.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 150.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

UCLA

-278

USC

+220

Point Spread

UCLA -6.5

-110

USC +6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 150.5

-105

Over 150.5

-115

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UCLA Stats

USC Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.10 pts and allowed 74.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.30 pts and allowed 76.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 81.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 75.10 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	28-2	2651	2061	590	16-1	12-1	3W
Michigan State	25-5	2362	2011	351	17-2	8-3	5W
Nebraska	25-5	2331	1970	361	18-2	7-3	1L
Illinois	23-7	2534	2071	463	15-5	8-2	1W
Purdue	23-7	2457	2094	363	15-4	8-3	1W
Wisconsin	21-9	2484	2250	234	15-2	6-7	2W
UCLA	20-10	2328	2130	198	17-2	3-8	1W
Iowa	20-10	2263	1957	306	16-3	4-7	2L
Ohio State	19-11	2403	2184	219	13-5	6-6	2W
Indiana	18-12	2362	2144	218	15-5	3-7	1W
USC	18-12	2368	2322	46	11-6	7-6	6L
Washington	15-15	2301	2181	120	10-6	5-9	1W
Minnesota	14-16	2107	2055	52	12-7	2-9	1L
Northwestern	13-17	2203	2172	31	10-9	3-8	1L
Rutgers	12-18	2124	2278	-154	10-7	2-11	1L
Penn State	12-18	2230	2389	-159	10-10	2-8	1L
Oregon	11-19	2122	2217	-95	9-9	2-10	2L
Maryland	11-19	2094	2314	-220	9-7	2-12	3L

• 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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