USC vs Ohio State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: USC vs Ohio State
The USC Trojans go up against the Ohio State Buckeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Wednesday, February 11.
USC should be able to battle hard and our prediction is that they will cover the line against Ohio State. It’s set at a more than generous +7.5 and you can get -115.
USC Trojans got the win in their previous game. A 77-75 triumph occurred on the road when playing Penn State Nittany Lions.
Ohio State Buckeyes lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 82-61 at home to Michigan Wolverines.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Ohio State won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 87-82 victory was registered against USC.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
USC vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks
Prepare for USC vs Ohio State with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
Considering the +7.5 that is on offer for USC, our pick is that the underdogs will cover the spread in this college matchup. They can stay in the game and odds of -115 is available.
We track all injuries that could impact each team before making our basketball picks. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the college hoops action.
Key USC vs Ohio State stats:
USC +7.5 Probability
The best betting apps make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Devin Royal (Ohio State) is available at -105 to rack up Over 14.5 points. We’ve found an opportunity to bet on Player Points where we’re able to back him to cover the line.
Latest Devin Royal Player Prop Odds
Alijah Arenas (USC) can be wagered to register Over 5.5 rebounds at -115. He should be capable of covering the rebounds total when it comes to this player prop.
Latest Alijah Arenas Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of USC +7.5, Under 151.5 and Devin Royal (Ohio State) to score Over 14.5 points.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
70
-
75
Ohio State
There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to the Buckeyes winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 75-70 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.
USC vs Ohio State 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.
For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Ohio State are -385 favorites to win and that means a 79% chance of landing a victory. USC are the underdogs at +300 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread currently stands at 7.5 and the total points line is 152.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 152.5, there are odds of -110.
You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.
Alijah Arenas is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -135 that he gets Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -100.
There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
USC Stats
Ohio State Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 145.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.70 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 72.20 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 150.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.50 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 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.50 pts and allowed 72.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
|
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
|
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- 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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