Ohio State vs USC Prediction 2/11/26 College Basketball Picks Today
USC (18-6) vs. Ohio State (15-8)
February 11, 2026 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Ohio State -7.5; Over/Under: 151.5
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The USC Trojans and Ohio State Buckeyes meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Value City Arena. Here’s a Ohio State vs USC Prediction. This article will include a Ohio State vs USC Pick.
USC Trojans Betting Preview
The USC Trojans beat Penn State and Indiana, and they play Illinois next. USC has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The USC Trojans are averaging 84.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 78.6 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Rodney Rice is averaging 20.3 points and 6 assists, while Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 18.3 points and 3 assists. Ezra Ausar is the third double-digit scorer and Alijah Arenas is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The USC Trojans are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The USC Trojans are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Maryland, lost to Michigan, and they play Virginia next. Ohio State has won 7 of its last 12 games.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 81.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Bruce Thornton is averaging 19.2 points and 5.3 rebounds, while John Mobley Jr. is averaging 15.2 points and 2.4 rebounds. Devin Royal is the third double-digit scorer and Christoph Tilly is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Ohio State Buckeyes are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Ohio State Buckeyes are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 11 games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- USC has lost three of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.
- Ohio State has won the first half in each of its last eight night games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the USC Trojans will win
- USC has won 18 of its last 21 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- USC has won the first half in five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Ohio State’s last five home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
- Four of USC’s last five road games have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.0%).
- Ohio State ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.3).
- USC ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (27.6).
- USC ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.8).
Ohio State vs USC Prediction
Ohio State has been good at home and, you can argue, is the more talented team overall. However, the Buckeyes have run hot and cold this season and are 10-13 ATS on the season. I’m not sure OSU is a team I want to lay big numbers with. USC is riding a 3-game winning streak where the offense has heated up, and the Trojans have 5 road wins this season. With an offense that can get hot and a defense that’s not bad, USC can hang around. Give me the points.
