We have an exciting basketball game, and it could be one of the best NCAA basketball games today as the USC Trojans will take on the Washington Huskies. Both of these teams are typically two of the better in all of the countries but have struggled a bit in terms of what they typically do. USC is starting to play better, and Washington is also starting to find some of their ways after a somewhat interesting start to the year. If both teams come out and do what they’ve done, despite their tough NCAAB schedule, this has an opportunity of being one of the top games of the day, and it would make sense if that’s exactly what we see.
Let’s break it down with our USC vs Washington prediction.
USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies Game Info and Analysis
- Location: Hec Edmundson Pavillion
- Date and Time: Friday, Dec 30, 10:00 PM
- How to Watch: ESPN
USC Trojans Performance Recap and Analysis
The USC Trojans are going to be coming into this one playing some impressive basketball, and in their most recent game, they showed why they have an opportunity of being one of the best teams in America. The reason I say that is because they were able to beat Auburn in the game before that and then showed up and beat a Colorado State team that is certainly above average.
However, their win against Auburn is the one that I want to talk about because they had multiple players that really showed out. One thing about our college basketball picks, I’m always going to look at some of the top college basketball players in this matchup, and the one guy that I’m looking for here is certainly Boogie Ellis. He comes into this one after an incredible 28-point performance against Auburn, where he shot 60% from the field in 35 minutes. On top of that, he’s averaging 15.5 points and shooting an efficient 43% from the field as a guard.
Key Injuries
At the moment, the college basketball injury report is clean for the USC Trojans. However, this team has dealt with some injuries throughout the year, and that could be part of the reason why they currently aren’t ranked in the college basketball standings. If they can find a way to finally get healthy, this team has a real opportunity of making noise in the regular season, and March comes March Madness time.
Betting Trends to Know
The Trojans come into this one as almost a profitable team against the spread this year and are currently 6-7. At home, this season, they’re 7-1. In away games, they’re just 1-0.
Washington Huskies Performance Recap and Analysis
Washington comes into this game as one of those teams that always has to be watched out for, and honestly, the NCAAB odds of showing us exactly that. USC has been a much better team this season, but they only come in as a 1.5-point favorite. That could be told from what we’re going to see in this game, as the lines might be able to trap people, so we’re going to have to really break down our USC vs Washington prediction.
When looking at what Washington has done the season, they’ve also been an above-average program despite a somewhat interesting start and the last few games of the year. They have some impressive wins this year were teams like Colorado, Seattle, St Marys, and Fresno State, but they’ve lost to teams like things Gonzaga, Auburn, and some of the other better teams that they’ve played.
Keion Brooks Jr. is one of the guys to look out for in this game, as the Kentucky transfer is averaging 16.6 points per game and 6.5 rebounds. This Washington team is one of those pesky NCAA basketball teams, and that’s a good point to think about in this game.
Key Injuries
At the moment, the college basketball injury report is clean for Washington. However, this is something that we want to continue checking throughout the day, so we make sure that we have the best possible analysis for this game.
Betting Trends to Know
Washington has been a somewhat profitable team this season, as they come in at 6-6-1 against the spread. In terms of an over/under, eight of their 13 games have hit the over.
USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies Odds
The NCAAB odds coming into this game are going to favor UCLA at -1.5. This means that UCLA would have to win this game by 1.5 points in order for them to win your bet. The money line for them is going to be slotted at -125. The over/under is currently sitting at 140.
USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies Betting Picks
Moneyline
Our favorite moneyline bet in this game would be playing at Washington at +105, considering the type of odds that we can get them at.
Over/Under
The favorite over/under bet in this game is actually going to be taking the under. While both of these teams have hit the over quite a few times this season, I think we see a somewhat low-scoring game in terms of what the books are thinking.
Spread
The best-spread bet that we’re going to be looking at in this game is going to be taking Washington +1.5. With this game being played at Washington, this is the perfect time for them to find a way to get a huge win against a tough USC Trojans team.
USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies Prediction
We are finally here with our USC vs Washington prediction, and the best bet in this game is going to be taking a Washington +1.5. I expect them to win this game 71-68 as they come away with a tight win to improve their record.NCAAB Pick: Washington +1.5 (-110)
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