USC (13-9) vs. Purdue (18-5)
February 7, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Purdue -13.5; Over/Under: 145.5
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The USC Trojans and Purdue Boilermakers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Mackey Arena. Here’s a Purdue vs USC Prediction. This article will include a Purdue vs USC Pick.
USC Trojans Betting Preview
The USC Trojans beat Michigan State, lost to Northwestern, and they play Penn State, Minnesota, and Maryland next. The USC Trojans are averaging 76.8 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 72.6 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Desmond Claude is averaging 16.2 points and 4.2 assists, while Chibuzo Agbo is averaging 11.8 points and 1.4 assists. Wesley Yates III is the third double-digit scorer and Saint Thomas is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The USC Trojans are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The USC Trojans are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers beat Iowa and Indiana, and they play Michigan, Wisconsin, and Michigan State next. The Purdue Boilermakers are averaging 78.3 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 18.7 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Braden Smith is averaging 16.4 points and 4.7 rebounds. Fletcher Loyer is the third double-digit scorer and Daniel Jacobson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Purdue Boilermakers are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Purdue Boilermakers are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win
- Purdue has won 31 of its last 32 games at Mackey Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- USC has lost 31 of its last 37 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Purdue has won the first half in 24 of its last 26 night games at Mackey Arena.
Why the USC Trojans will win
- USC has won the first half in each of its last three night games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of USC’s last six night games has produced a total of 151+ points.
- Eleven of Purdue’s last 13 home night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Purdue ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.6%).
- Purdue ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.8%).
- USC ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.1%).
Purdue vs USC Injury Report
Purdue will continue to be without Daniel Jacobsen with a knee injury. USC will be without Terrance Williams II, while Desmond Claude and Kallai Patton are questionable.
Purdue vs USC Prediction
The Purdue Boilermakers have found their form with wins in nine of their last 10 games, and they have the offense to bury teams, especially at home where they’re 11-1 SU. The problem is this line feels disrespectful toward the USC Trojans, a team that can score in their own right and is top-40 in offensive field goal percentage. USC upset Michigan State last week and has a road upset over Illinois as a double-digit underdog. USC also beat Nebraska on the road as an underdog. While it’s not consistent, USC has shown us a few teams that it’s capable of playing with the big boys. Just needs those shots to fall. Give me USC and the boatload of points.
