Ohio State at USC odds, tips and betting trends
The USC Trojans (14-13, 6-10 Big Ten) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-13, 7-10 Big Ten) at 10:30 PM ET on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The Buckeyes have also lost three games in a row. Below, we take a look at the USC vs. Ohio State odds and lines ahead of this matchup.
The matchup between the Trojans and the Buckeyes currently does not have a line set.
USC has gone 11-16-0 against the spread, while Ohio State's ATS record this season is 15-13-0. The Trojans have a 19-7-1 record hitting the over, while games involving the Buckeyes have a record of 13-15-0 when it comes to hitting the over. USC is 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its past 10 contests, while Ohio State has gone 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall.
Ahead of this college hoops matchup, here's everything you need to get ready for Wednesday's action.
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Game day: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Game time: 10:30 PM ET
10:30 PM ET TV Channel: BTN
USC vs. Ohio State prediction
Ohio State 76, USC 75
Against the spread
USC has covered 11 times in 27 games with a spread this season.
Ohio State has won 15 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
The Trojans put up 76.7 points per game, only 4.8 more points than the 71.9 the Buckeyes give up.
USC has a 10-9 record against the spread and a 13-6 record overall when scoring more than 71.9 points.
Ohio State is 14-4 against the spread and 13-5 overall when allowing fewer than 76.7 points.
The Buckeyes put up an average of 78.2 points per game, only 3.9 more points than the 74.3 the Trojans allow.
Ohio State is 12-5 against the spread and 13-4 overall when it scores more than 74.3 points.
USC has an ATS record of 10-7 and a 12-5 record overall when its opponents score fewer than 78.2 points.
Players to watch
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Saint Thomas leads his squad in both rebounds (6.0) and assists (4.2) per game, and also averages 9.9 points. At the other end, he puts up 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
Wesley Yates III posts 13.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 48.5% from the floor and 43.6% from downtown with 1.5 made 3-pointers per game.
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