Last Updated on January 26, 2023 12:47 pm by Anthony Rome
UCLA vs. USC Prediction & Odds
Conference foes meet in Southern Cal on Thursday night when the Trojans of USC host No. 8 UCLA at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Will the home dog cover catching five points or are the Bruins the smarter play as a road favorite?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
807 UCLA Bruins (-5) at 808 USC Trojans (+5); o/u 130
9:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 26, 2023
Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA
UCLA vs. USC Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 61% of public bettors are currently backing UCLA when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
UCLA Bruins DFS Spin
Jaylen Clark registered 12 points (4-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and three steals over 34 minutes during Saturday’s 58-52 loss to Arizona. Clark knocked down just 4-of-13 shots, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds during Saturday’s loss to Arizona. The 6-foot-5 junior has started in 19 games this season, logging 13.9 points, seven rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.7 steals on 30.4 minutes per game. Clark and the Bruins will look to bounce back when they face off with USC on Thursday, after losing their first game since Nov. 23.
USC Trojans DFS Spin
Kobe Johnson logged eight points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Saturday’s 77-69 win over Arizona State. Johnson knocked down 2-of-5 shots from the field, finishing with eight points and six rebounds during Saturday’s win over ASU. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has started in 16 games this season, logging 7.7 points, five rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals on 26.1 minutes per game. Johnson and the Trojans will look to retain their positive momentum when they host UCLA on Thursday.
UCLA vs. USC CBB Betting Trends
Under is 4-1 in Bruins last 5 road games
Under is 8-1 in Bruins last 9 overall
Under is 4-1 in Trojans last 5 overall
Under is 5-2 in Trojans last 7 home games
UCLA vs. USC CBB Prediction:
The underdog is 4-1 against the spread in the last five meetings between these two teams, while USC has cashed in four straight home games. The Trojans are also 4-1 against the number in their last five games overall, are 7-1 against the spread in their alt eight games when facing an opponent with a winning percentage above .600 and are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games when facing an opponent with a winning record straight up.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: USC TROJANS +5