USC vs Minnesota Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a USC vs Minnesota prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 15th at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans are 14-10 (6-7) this year after they defeated Penn State by a score of 92-67 in their last game. USC led 40-31 at halftime and added 52 points in the second half to pull away in the win. The Trojans shot 67.3% from the field, 75% on three pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Chibuzo Agbo led USC with 21 points and two rebounds, while Desmond Claude added 16 points and eight assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Trojans lost to Purdue by a score of 90-72 and Northwestern by a score of 77-75. USC has lost four of their last seven games and they are currently 10th in the Big Ten standings with a 6-7 record. USC has scored 77.0 points per game and they have allowed 73.1 points against per game, while also averaging 31.7 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game this season. Desmond Claude is averaging 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, while Wesley Yates III is averaging 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. USC is shooting 48.4% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this season. 

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 12-12 (4-9) this season after they lost to Illinois by a score of 95-74 in their last game. Minnesota trailed 46-35 at halftime and allowed 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Golden Gophers shot 40.9% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Lu’Cye Patterson led Minnesota with 24 points and four assists, while Femi Odukale added 22 points and five assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Gophers defeated Penn State by a score of 69-61, but did lose to Washington by a score of 71-68 before that. Minnesota has lost three of their last four games and they are currently near the bottom of the Big Ten standings with a 4-9 record. Minnesota has scored 69.0 points per game and they have allowed 69.8 points against per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Dawson Garcia is averaging 19.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Lu’Cye Patterson is averaging 11.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this year. Minnesota is shooting 44.8% from the field, 65.2% on free throws, and 32.9% on three pointers this season. 

Why USC will beat Minnesota

• USC has won nine of its last 10 games at Galen Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Minnesota has lost 21 of its last 27 day games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Minnesota has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Big Ten Conference.

USC vs Minnesota Prediction

Minnesota comes into this matchup struggling over the last two weeks and they will be on the road for this game. The Golden Gophers have lost three of their last four games and they are shooting 44.8% from the field this year. Minnesota did win their last road game against Penn State, but they are just 2-4 on the road in conference play. USC is trying to get their second straight win and they are 2-0 in their last two home games against Penn State and Michigan State. The Trojans are shooting 48.4% from the field this year and while they do struggle on defense, I don’t think this Minnesota offense is good enough to capitalize on it. Take USC at home.