USC vs San Diego Prediction 12/9/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a USC vs San Diego Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 9^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

San Diego Toreros Preview

San Diego Toreros have a 3-5 record this season and is sitting on the 7th place of the West Coast Conference. They have a 3-2 home record and are coming off an 86-69 away loss against San Jose State. Their previous three games were a loss against Long Beach State by 76-72, a loss against California Baptist by 76-61 and a loss against UC Riverside by 85-71.

Offensively, San Diego averages 73.1 points per game, while allowing 74.4 points per game defensively. The Toreros shoot with 44% from the field and grab 31.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.4 assists per game. They average 4.3 blocks per game and 7.8 steals per game defensively. J. Gorosito leads San Diego in scoring, with an average of 10.9 points per game, while shooting with 37.2% from the field and 87.5% from the free throw line.

USC Trojans Preview

USC Trojans have an 8-1 record this season and is sitting on the 1st place of the Big Ten conference. They have a 1-0 away record and are coming off a 84-76 home loss against Washington. Their previous three games were a win against Oregon by 82-77, a win against Arizona State by 88-75 and a win against Seton Hall by 83-81.

Offensively, USC averages 89 points per game, while allowing 78.2 points per game defensively. The Trojans shoot with 48% from the field and grab 37.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.7 assists per game. They average 6.6 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively. C. Baker-Mazara leads USC in scoring, with an average of 20.9 points per game, while shooting with 45.7% from the field and 89.3% from the free throw line.

USC Trojans @ San Diego Toreros Betting Trends: December 9, 2025

Why the San Diego Toreros will win

• USC has lost three of its last four night games against the West Coast Conference.
• USC has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against the West Coast Conference.

Why the USC Trojans will win

• USC has won each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
• San Diego has lost each of its last four games.
• San Diego has lost the first half in nine of its last 11 night games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of San Diego’s last 22 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
• Each of USC’s last 11 Tuesday night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

USC vs San Diego Prediction

In this USC vs San Diego State Prediction, USC is coming as -16.5 road favorites. USC has been the better team this season, as they have lost only once in their nine games played and have won their only game on the road. They are facing a struggling San Diego team that has lost its last four games and is 0-4 against the spread and has also been inferior offensively, scoring almost 16 points less. USC has a dominant +10.8 point differential this season and I expect them to get the job done on the road in this one and cover the spread.