USC vs Ohio State Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a USC vs Ohio State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  February 26th, at the Galen Arena. Let’s take a look at a USC Trojans vs Ohio State Buckeyes Pick. 

USC is Ice Cold

USC is ice-cold heading into this game, and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Maryland, they lost 88-71, and in the last game against Rutgers, they lost 95-85. USC’s offense was impressive, shooting 51.5 percent from the field, while they allowed Rutgers to shoot 54.5 percent from the field. Desmond Claude had a huge game putting up 30 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Wesley Yates III had a strong game, also putting up 23 points, three rebounds, and three assists.

USC currently has a 14-13 overall record and has gone 11-16 against the spread. Its defense wasn’t just bad in the last game; it’s been bad all season, giving up 74.3 points per game. The Trojans, as a team, are shooting 48.3 percent from the field. USC knows they can score, and they will probably run up the score again here. The question is, will they make enough defensive stops?

Ohio State is Struggling

Ohio State is suddenly struggling, and it has lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Northwestern, they lost 70-49, and in the last game against UCLA, they lost 69-61. Against UCLA, they shot only 31.7 percent from the field and 22.2 percent from behind the three-point line. Bruce Thorton had a strong game, putting up 21 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Micah Parish also stepped up with 12 points. The rest of the offense wasn’t there, though. 

Ohio State sits with a 15-13 record overall, but they have only gone 3-6 away from home.  The offense for the Buckeyes has been strong, but the defense has been a major issue. The offense is ranked 74th in all of college basketball, but the defense is giving up 71.9 points per game. In this game, Ohio State is going to need the defense to step up in a major way here. Bruce Thorton has been the top player, averaging 17.3 points while shooting 50.8 percent from the field and 43.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Ohio State will meet Nebraska and Indiana after this game.

USC vs Ohio State Prediction

USC is going to push the tempo here, and that will be the difference here in terms of the total. In the last game against Rutgers, the defense gave up 95 points, and Ohio State will put on a show with the offense. The Buckeyes are averaging 78.2 points per game, a number they will end up blowing by in this game. USC’s offense is going to make up for their poor defense, and they will end up putting on a show. Zero defense will be played by either team, and the over will end up cashing.