Washington State Cougars (WSU)
Basketball NCAAB Sun 14 Dec 19:30
Southern California Trojans (USC)
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Washington State vs USC

The Washington State Cougars square off against the USC Trojans, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Sunday, December 14.

Focus on Points in WSU at USC

Washington State and USC should be able to accumulate enough points for our prediction to win. We’re forecasting Over 158.5 and odds of -110 are available for this outcome.

USC Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Washington State Cougars lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Nevada Wolf Pack 78-64.

USC Trojans won last time out by a 94-81 scoreline. It was on the road against San Diego Toreros.

Head-to-Head Statistics

WSU have won back-to-back matchups against USC. It was a 72-64 victory on the road that was followed by a 75-72 home win. USC have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
USC 18-14 2515 2494 21 11-7 7-7 8L
Washington State 11-20 2435 2495 -60 9-8 2-12 4L
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Washington State vs USC Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Washington State vs USC betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college matchup. Our pick is for Over 158.5 points to be scored at odds of -110 which makes plenty of appeal.

We only publish our basketball picks once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every college hoops prediction we make.

Key Washington State vs USC stats:

  • The 158.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 WSU games on the road.
  • The 158.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 WSU games.
  • The 158.5 line has been covered in the last 5 USC games.
  • The 158.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 USC games.
  • The 158.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 USC games.

Over 158.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Chad Baker-Mazara Over 21.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Chad Baker-Mazara (USC) can be wagered to score Over 21.5 points at -118. We are going to choose a Player Points prop bet which will hopefully see him cover the line.

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Ezra Ausar Over 1.5 Assists -130 BetMGM logo

Ezra Ausar (USC) is available at -130 to rack up Over 1.5 assists. We’re happy to wager that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists bet making appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 158.5
Spread USC -14.5
Player Points Chad Baker-Mazara Over 21.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 158.5, combined with USC -14.5 on the spread and Chad Baker-Mazara (USC) to score Over 21.5 points.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Washington State Washington State logo 72 - 90 USC logo USC

There are lots of different ways to back the Trojans on the correct score betting and something like 90-72 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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Washington State vs USC 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 Big Favorites on the Moneyline

The favorites are 93% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with USC priced at -1250 to triumph in this college game. Washington State are the underdogs at +740 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 13.5 and the total points line is 157.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 157.5, then the odds are -110.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Betting Lines & Odds
Chad Baker-Mazara Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to land the most baskets is Chad Baker-Mazara. Odds of -118 can be found for him scoring Over 21.5 points and there is -110 for him to go Under.

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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
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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
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
  • 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