Indiana vs USC Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Indiana vs USC prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are 12-3 (3-1) this year after they defeated Penn State by a score of 77-71 in their last game. Indiana was tied at 29 at halftime, but they scored 48 points in the second half in the win. The Hoosiers shot 44.8% from the field, 39.1% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Oumar Ballo led Indiana with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Mackenzie Mgbako added 20 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Hoosiers defeated Rutgers by a score of 84-74 and Winthrop by a score of 77-68. Indiana has won four games in a row and they started conference play with a win over Minnesota and a loss to Nebraska. Indiana has scored 78.9 points per game and they have allowed 70.3 points per game, while also averaging 39.1 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game this season. Malik Reneau is averaging 14.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Mackenzie Mgbako is averaging 14.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Indiana is shooting 47.9% from the field, 72% on free throws, and 32.5% on three-pointers this season. 

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans are 9-5 (1-2) this season after they lost to Michigan by a score of 85-74 in their last game. USC trailed 42-38 at the half, but they allowed 43 more points in the second half in the loss. The Trojans shot 43.5% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Desmond Claude led USC with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Wesley Yates III added 19 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Trojans defeated Southern by a score of 82-51 and Cal State Northridge by a score of 90-69. USC has won four of their last five games and started conference play with a win over Washington and a loss to Oregon. USC has scored 76.2 points per game and they have allowed 69.6 points per game, while also averaging 32.1 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Desmond Claude is averaging 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Chibuzo Agbo is averaging 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. USC is shooting 47.4% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 34.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Indiana will beat USC

• Indiana has won each of its last 12 games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
• USC has lost three of its last four night games.
• Indiana has won the first half in each of its last eight games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why USC will beat Indiana

• USC has won each of its last four games following a home loss.
• USC has won the first half in five of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of USC’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Four of Indiana’s last five home games have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Indiana vs USC Prediction 

Indiana comes into this matchup looking to continue their strong start in Big Ten play and they are coming off of a nice road win against Penn State. The Hoosiers only have three losses on the season and they are scoring nearly 79 points per game. USC is 1-2 in the Big Ten so far and they are still looking for their first decent win. The Trojans did pick up a road win against a bad Washington team a few games ago, but this will be a much more difficult task. Both teams have very similar numbers on the season and neither plays great defense, so we should see plenty of points here. USC has scored at least 82 points in four of their last five, while Indiana has scored at least 77 in three straight. Take the over here.