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Indiana Hoosiers vs USC Trojans Betting Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers head to Los Angeles to face the USC Trojans in a Big Ten Conference matchup at the Galen Center. Indiana enters with a 15-7 record and confidence from a win over UCLA, while USC aims to defend its 10-3 home mark after edging Rutgers. With the Trojans favored by just 0.5 points, this contest highlights a battle between Indiana’s perimeter shooting and USC’s foul-drawing ability.
Line Movement and Odds
USC is favored, but Indiana’s recent form makes this line worth tracking. Current market:
- Indiana Spread: +0.5 (-107)
- USC Spread: -0.5 (-120)
- Indiana MoneyLine: -107
- USC MoneyLine: -118
- Total: 152.5 (-110)
Check the college basketball picks for real-time updates, especially as bettors weigh USC’s home strength against Indiana’s hot shooting streak.
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Matchup Breakdown
Indiana Outlook
The Hoosiers average 81.5 points per game, with Nick Dorn, Reed Bailey, and Lamar Wilkerson leading the offense. Dorn’s 26 points vs UCLA highlighted his consistency, while Bailey and Wilkerson’s combined 48 points showcased their balance. Indiana’s efficiency (15-7 overall record; 47% FG shooting; 10.6 made threes per game) underscores their strengths. Their ability to score efficiently and stretch defenses makes them dangerous even as underdogs.
USC Outlook
The Trojans average 81.5 points per game, with Ezra Ausar, Chad Baker-Mazara, and Jacob Cofie driving production. Ausar’s 21 points vs Rutgers highlighted his scoring, while Baker-Mazara’s versatility adds balance. USC’s efficiency (16-6 overall record; 10-3 at home; 27.9 free-throw attempts per game, 5th nationally) underscores their strengths. Their ability to draw fouls and score efficiently at home makes them tough to beat in Los Angeles.
Key Factors
This matchup may hinge on tempo and foul shooting. Indiana thrives on Dorn’s perimeter scoring and Bailey’s efficiency, while USC must rely on Ausar’s hot hand and Baker-Mazara’s consistency to tilt the game. Execution in the final minutes will likely decide the margin.
Injuries / Availability
Indiana: The Hoosiers report no fresh injury concerns heading into Tuesday’s contest.
USC: The Trojans are expected to have their full rotation available.
Environment
The Galen Center has been a stronghold for USC, where they’ve gone 10-3 this season. Indiana, however, has shown resilience with three road wins, making this a clash of Trojans’ home dominance versus Hoosiers’ perimeter firepower.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: USC 76, Indiana 74
- USC -0.5 → Best Bet. Their higher possession rate and foul-drawing ability suggest they can edge out Indiana.
- Under 152.5 → Total play. Both teams’ efficiency points toward a combined score just below the line.
USC’s depth and home-court advantage should carry them to victory, while Indiana’s perimeter shooting keeps the spread razor-thin. Expect a contest that leans slightly lower-scoring, with totals landing just under the posted number.
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