
USC vs Wisconsin Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Wisconsin (14-3) vs. USC (11-6)
January 18, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: USC +1.5; Over/Under: 151
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In this article, we will formulate a USC vs Wisconsin Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the Galen Center. Let’s take a look at a USC Trojans vs Wisconsin Badgers Pick.
USC Has Won Two Straight Games
USC has been up and down this season but they have won two straight games. Two games ago against Illinois, USC was able to secure the 82-72 and in the last game against Iowa, they were able to secure the 99-89 victory. At halftime they were up 48-32 and they held on in the second half. USC has shot 64.9 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from behind the three point line. They hit 10 of the 15 shots from deep. Desmond Claude put up 25 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds.
USC comes into this game with an 11-6 record and they have gone 7-10 against the spread. USC is averaging 77.5 points, while their defense is giving up 71.6 points per game. The offfense is ranked 120th in the league while the defense is ranked 199th. They are averaging 16.35 assists per game which is 52nd in the league. Desmond Claude is averaging 16.4 points while shooting 50.6 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from behind the three point line.
Why USC Will Beat Wisconsin
USC has won five of its last six day games.
Wisconsin Coming off a Close Win
Wisconsin is coming off a close win against Ohio State in the last game although it wasn’t the most dominant game they still picked up the win. At halftime they were up 37-20 and although they almost blew it late, they still ended up winning by two points. John Tonje had a strong game putting up 17 points and four rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 14 points.
Wisconsin currently sits with a 14-3 record overall and they have gone 9-7-1 against the spread. Wisconsin on the season is averaging 82.5 points while their defense is giving up 70.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 35th in the league while the defense is ranked 151st. THey do have a free throw percentage of 85.41 which is the best in all of college basketball. John Tonje has been the top player putting up averaigng 18.2 points while shooting 45.6 percent from the field.
Why Wisconsin Will Beat USC
Wisconsin has won each of its last six games.
USC has lost the first half in each of its last five day games against AP-ranked opponents.
USC vs Wisconsin Prediction
This total is just a little bit too high. Wisconsin likes to play at a faster pace than years past, and their defense hasn’t been having been as strong overall, but in this game, they are going to step up in a big way here. USC’s offense is going to have no answer and that is going to be the difference as this game is going to be lower scoring. Back the under to end up cashing here with ease.