Indiana Look Capable of Covering the Line

We’re backing Indiana against the spread when they meet with USC. It could be shrewd to bet on them to cover the appealing -6.5 line, with odds of -120 on offer.

Indiana Triumphed in Last Game

USC Trojans lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Michigan Wolverines 85-74.

Indiana Hoosiers got the win in their last game. A 77-71 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Penn State Nittany Lions.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Indiana	19-13	2389	2305	84	14-5	5-8	1L
USC	16-17	2537	2491	46	12-8	4-9	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

We take note of any injuries affecting each team before going ahead with our college basketball picks. The form guide and stats also help the betting experts at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key USC vs Indiana stats:

The -6.5 line has been covered by Indiana in all of their last 5 games at home.
The -6.5 line has been covered by Indiana in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
The -6.5 line has been covered by Indiana in 6 consecutive games at home.
The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

USC vs Indiana Prediction

It’s time to go for Indiana against the spread, especially with an attractive -6.5 line at -120. Our pick is that the favorites can achieve a comfortable win in this college contest.

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Indiana -6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

Indiana -6.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Player Props

Saint Thomas Under 9.5 Points -105

Saint Thomas (USC) can be wagered to total Under 9.5 points at -105. Should you agree with our verdict that he doesn’t reach this total, you can go under the line.

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Myles Rice Under 3.5 Rebounds -141

Myles Rice (Indiana) is available at -141 to rack up Under 3.5 rebounds. We think he might fall short of the mark when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet.

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USC vs Indiana Bet Builder Tips

Spread Indiana -6.5

Totals Under 150.5

Player Points Saint Thomas Under 9.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Indiana -6.5, Under 150.5 and Saint Thomas (USC) to score Under 9.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

USC

67 - 76 Indiana logo

Indiana

We’re going for Indiana to win by a 76-67 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

USC vs Indiana 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 Think Indiana Likeliest to Win

The sportsbooks have Indiana at -263 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 72% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that USC are least likely to win at +215.

There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 148.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 148.5 can get -105.

Favorites Indiana are available at odds of -200 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. USC are chalked up at +150 to reach this total first.

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Oumar Ballo Favorite to Get Most Points

Oumar Ballo is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -114 to score Over 15.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at the same odds.

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Oumar Ballo (Indiana)

Mackenzie Mgbako (Indiana)

Desmond Claude (USC)

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Last 5 Games

USC

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
NCAAB: 08/12 USC 85 Washington61

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Indiana Stats

Moneyline

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

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8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
-6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 143.90 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.30 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 75.10 pts and allowed 68.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.50 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 151.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 72.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 67.50 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