Don’t Expect Fireworks

Play the Unders at -110 when USC and Illinois take to the court. The 156.5 points line looks plenty big enough and we’re not sure the pair will combine to get this total.

Big Win for Illinois Last Time Out

USC Trojans were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 82-69 reverse against Indiana Hoosiers.

Illinois Fighting Illini won their last game which was at home. It was a 91-52 triumph against Penn State Nittany Lions.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	21-12	2766	2462	304	15-6	6-6	1L
USC	16-17	2537	2491	46	12-8	4-9	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making college basketball predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key USC vs Illinois stats:

The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 USC games on the road.
The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 USC games.
The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 USC games on the road.
The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Illinois games at home.
The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Illinois games.

USC vs Illinois Prediction

We’ve identified a betting angle for this college matchup on the totals. Our pick is Under 156.5 points which can currently be backed at odds of -110.

It’s all about getting the best odds and one way of maximising your Unders bet is by combining it with the winner on the Match Result & Total lines.

Under 156.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Under 156.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Props

Desmond Claude Over 3.5 Rebounds -152

Desmond Claude (USC) can be wagered to rack up Over 3.5 rebounds at -152. We think that he can perform well and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Rebounds total.

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Saint Thomas Under 3.5 Assists -145

Saint Thomas (USC) is available at -145 to total Under 3.5 assists. He might fall short when it comes to covering the Player Assists line and we’re confident when it comes to this prop bet.

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USC vs Illinois Bet Builder Tips

Totals Under 156.5

Spread Illinois -14.5

Player Rebounds Desmond Claude Over 3.5

Our same game parlay pick is Under 153.5, Illinois -13.5 on the spread and Desmond Claude (USC) to get Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

USC

67 - 85 Illinois logo

Illinois

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on Illinois when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 85-67 should provide some entertainment.

USC vs Illinois 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.

Books Have Illinois as Heavy Favorites

At betting odds of -1000 with the sportsbooks, Illinois are regarded as 91% likely to win this college game. For those wanting to back USC, you will find +640 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 13.5 and total points is 153.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 153.5 at -105.

If you’re keen on Illinois reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -351 to oblige. Conversely, USC can be backed at +240 to make this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The betting sites offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Desmond Claude Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Desmond Claude is available at -119 to rack up Over 14.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -109 is available.

Player Points

Desmond Claude (USC)

Chibuzo Agbo (USC)

Wesley Yates III (USC)

Saint Thomas (USC)

Player Assists

Saint Thomas (USC)

Desmond Claude (USC)

Player Rebounds

Saint Thomas (USC)

Chibuzo Agbo (USC)

Desmond Claude (USC)

Wesley Yates III (USC)

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Last 5 Games

USC

NCAAB: 09/01 USC 69 Indiana82
NCAAB: 05/01 Michigan 85 USC74
NCAAB: 22/12 Southern 51 USC82
NCAAB: 19/12 Cal State Northridge 69 USC90
NCAAB: 16/12 Montana State 63 USC89

Illinois

NCAAB: 09/01 Penn State 52 Illinois91
NCAAB: 05/01 Illinois 81 Washington77
NCAAB: 03/01 Illinois 109 Oregon77
NCAAB: 29/12 Chicago State 64 Illinois117
NCAAB: 22/12 Illinois 80 Missouri77

Team Stats

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USC Stats

Illinois Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
+14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 144.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 156.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 156.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.80 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 155.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 156.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 156.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.60 pts and allowed 67.40 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.00 pts and allowed 62.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan State	27-6	2579	2219	360	18-4	9-2	1L
Maryland	25-8	2695	2211	484	20-3	5-5	1L
Wisconsin	26-9	2790	2465	325	16-3	10-6	1L
Michigan	25-9	2661	2422	239	16-5	9-4	3W
Oregon	24-9	2515	2341	174	13-4	11-5	1L
UCLA	22-10	2392	2103	289	15-5	7-5	1L
Purdue	22-11	2570	2346	224	16-4	6-7	1L
Illinois	21-12	2766	2462	304	15-6	6-6	1L
Indiana	19-13	2389	2305	84	14-5	5-8	1L
Nebraska	17-14	2337	2259	78	11-7	6-7	5L
Ohio State	17-15	2522	2353	169	12-8	5-7	2L
Penn State	16-15	2452	2270	182	13-6	3-9	1W
Iowa	17-16	2722	2630	92	14-7	3-9	1L
Northwestern	17-16	2390	2282	108	13-5	4-11	1L
USC	16-17	2537	2491	46	12-8	4-9	1L
Rutgers	15-17	2465	2482	-17	11-9	4-8	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2178	2231	-53	10-11	5-6	3L
Washington	12-18	2142	2277	-135	10-9	2-9	6L