USC vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: USC vs Penn State
The USC Trojans battle the Penn State Nittany Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Sunday, February 8.
Let’s go Under the 154.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached. USC and Penn State could well end up falling short and -105 can be backed.
USC Trojans won their previous game, beating Indiana Hoosiers at home. It was a 81-75 win.
Penn State Nittany Lions suffered a defeat in their last game. A 110-69 scoreline occurred on the road against Michigan Wolverines.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was USC who came out on top when they last played Penn State. A 92-67 win was recorded.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
USC vs Penn State Prediction & Picks
Discover the top USC vs Penn State betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.
Game Prediction
Go for Under at -105. It might be defenses on top when these college rivals meet, with the 154.5 points line looking on the high side on the totals.
Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.
Key USC vs Penn State stats:
Under 154.5 Probability
Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. 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.
Bettors looking for more juice from their Unders wager can check out the Match Result & Total lines. Here you simply combine points with the team that will win.
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Player Prop Picks
Ezra Ausar (USC) can be backed to secure Over 1.5 assists at -189. We’re tempted to back him to cover the Player Assists line, with plenty of juice on offer.
Latest Ezra Ausar Player Prop Odds
Jacob Cofie (USC) is available at -130 to score Under 9.5 points. It’s anticipated that his Player Points are going to fall below the total, with this bet offering plenty of appeal.
Latest Jacob Cofie Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 155.5 on the total, USC to cover the -3.5 spread and Ezra Ausar (USC) to get Over 1.5 assists.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
78
-
70
Penn State
There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Trojans to achieve a 78-70 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.
USC vs Penn 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.
The sportsbooks’ betting odds have USC as -152 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 60% likely to win. The market suggests that Penn State are least likely to win at +126.
2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 155.5 right now. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those expecting a low total can back Under 155.5 at -110.
There are stacks of game lines and team props s when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting apps to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.
The favorite to hit the most buckets is Ezra Ausar. Odds of -125 can be found for him scoring Over 14.5 points and there is -105 for him to go Under.
It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
USC Stats
Penn State Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 146.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 154.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.10 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 76.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 159.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 154.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 86.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.00 pts and allowed 74.90 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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