Southern California Trojans (USC)
Basketball NCAAB Tue 9 Dec 21:00
San Diego Toreros
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  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.

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 18-14 2515 2494 21 11-7 7-7 8L
San Diego 12-21 2458 2570 -112 9-8 3-13 1L
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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


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.

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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.

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USC vs San Diego 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.

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
San Diego logo San Diego Stats
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
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

West Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Gonzaga 30-3 2809 2178 631 20-0 10-3 2W
Saint Mary's 27-5 2502 2066 436 18-1 9-4 1L
Santa Clara 26-8 2817 2463 354 16-3 10-5 1L
Seattle 20-13 2373 2211 162 15-5 5-8 1L
Pacific 18-15 2399 2271 128 13-3 5-12 1L
Oregon State 17-16 2347 2447 -100 13-8 4-8 1L
San Francisco 17-16 2464 2414 50 11-6 6-10 1L
Loyola Marymount 15-17 2376 2306 70 10-10 5-7 2L
Portland 14-19 2426 2582 -156 12-6 2-13 1L
San Diego 12-21 2458 2570 -112 9-8 3-13 1L
Washington State 11-20 2435 2495 -60 9-8 2-12 4L
Pepperdine 9-23 2312 2546 -234 7-10 2-13 1L
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