USC and Villanova play in CBC matchup
Las Vegas; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -5.5; over/under is 152.5
BOTTOM LINE: USC and Villanova meet in the College Basketball Crown.
The Trojans are 8-14 against Big Ten opponents and 9-3 in non-conference play. USC has a 1-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points.
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