Southern California Trojans (USC)
Basketball NCAAB Tue 9 Dec 21:00
San Diego Toreros
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: USC vs San Diego

The USC Trojans battle the San Diego Toreros, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, December 9.

Big Scoring Game Unlikely to Happen

Under 161.5 points looks like an attractive total wager. USC and San Diego might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this pick at -110.

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Each Team Lost Previous Clash

USC Trojans were beaten 84-76 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Washington Huskies.

San Diego Toreros lost on the road in their last game. San Jose State Spartans won 86-69.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
USC 14-4 1501 1364 137 9-2 5-2 1L
San Diego 8-12 1505 1531 -26 7-4 1-8 1W
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USC vs San Diego Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top USC vs San Diego betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Don’t expect fireworks in this college matchup. The two teams might not score a huge combined total and our pick is to back Under 161.5 points at odds of -110.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key USC vs San Diego stats:

  • The 161.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 USC games on the road.
  • The 161.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 USC games.
  • The 161.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 USC games.
  • The 161.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 San Diego games.
  • The 161.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 San Diego games.
  • The 161.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 San Diego games at home.

Under 161.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Juanse Gorosito Under 1.5 Assists +130 BetMGM logo

Juanse Gorosito (San Diego) can be wagered to have Under 1.5 assists at +130. We’re happy to take him to fall short of the Player Assists total and go for the Unders option.

Latest Juanse Gorosito Player Prop Odds

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Ty-Laur Johnson Under 13.5 Points -130 BetMGM logo

Ty-Laur Johnson (San Diego) can be wagered to register Under 13.5 points at -130. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.

Latest Ty-Laur Johnson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 161.5
Spread San Diego +16.5
Player Assists Juanse Gorosito Under 1.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 159.5, San Diego +16.5 and Juanse Gorosito (San Diego) to get Under 1.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

USC USC logo 84 - 72 San Diego logo San Diego

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Trojans to record a 84-72 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

USC vs San Diego 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.

USC Win on the Cards According to the Books

The latest Moneyline betting odds give USC a 94% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -1667 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +920 about San Diego.

15.5 is the spread and 159.5 is the total points line. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Under 159.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Chad Baker-Mazara Favorite to Score the Most Points

Chad Baker-Mazara is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -120 that he scores Over 21.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Chad Baker-Mazara (USC)
Over 3.5
+130
Under 3.5
-164
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Ty-Laur Johnson (San Diego)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Chad Baker-Mazara (USC)
Over 6.5
-105
Under 6.5
-120
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Ty-Laur Johnson (San Diego)
Over 2.5
-175
Under 2.5
+135
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

USC logo USC Stats
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Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

West Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Gonzaga 19-1 1803 1337 466 12-0 7-1 12W
Saint Mary's 17-3 1573 1299 274 12-0 5-3 1L
Santa Clara 16-5 1729 1481 248 12-2 4-3 3W
Seattle 13-7 1509 1363 146 10-4 3-3 1L
Pacific 13-8 1591 1454 137 9-0 4-8 1W
San Francisco 12-8 1506 1386 120 8-2 4-6 1L
Loyola Marymount 11-10 1588 1500 88 8-6 3-4 3L
Oregon State 10-11 1490 1563 -73 9-7 1-4 1L
Portland 9-11 1536 1578 -42 8-4 1-7 1W
San Diego 8-12 1505 1531 -26 7-4 1-8 1W
Washington State 7-11 1418 1468 -50 5-5 2-6 2L
Pepperdine 6-14 1391 1510 -119 5-7 1-7 1W
Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Nebraska 18-0 1466 1176 290 14-0 4-0 18W
Purdue 17-1 1531 1225 306 13-1 4-0 9W
Michigan 16-1 1582 1170 412 10-1 6-0 2W
Michigan State 16-2 1423 1155 268 12-1 4-1 4W
Illinois 15-3 1532 1214 318 10-3 5-0 7W
USC 14-4 1501 1364 137 9-2 5-2 1L
Wisconsin 13-5 1503 1362 141 10-1 3-4 4W
Iowa 13-5 1412 1123 289 11-1 2-4 1W
Ohio State 12-5 1416 1225 191 8-3 4-2 1W
UCLA 12-6 1407 1251 156 10-1 2-5 1L
Indiana 12-6 1469 1243 226 11-3 1-3 3L
Minnesota 10-8 1310 1212 98 9-5 1-3 3L
Washington 10-8 1442 1332 110 7-3 3-5 2L
Penn State 9-8 1310 1277 33 8-6 1-2 4L
Rutgers 9-9 1273 1340 -67 9-3 0-6 1L
Oregon 8-10 1353 1343 10 7-5 1-5 4L
Northwestern 8-10 1392 1295 97 7-6 1-4 5L
Maryland 7-10 1245 1327 -82 6-4 1-6 4L
  • 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