UCLA Vs USC: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 26, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 25, 2023

The USC Trojans (14-6, 6-3 Pac-12) will host the No. 8 UCLA Bruins (17-3, 8-1 Pac-12) after victories in seven home games in a row. It tips at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Bruins’ (-203 to win on the moneyline) contest versus the Trojans (+166).

This article refers to odds current as of January 26, 2023 at 9:44 PM ET. Browse all the up-to-date odds for this matchup in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

UCLA Vs USC Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick UCLA (-4.5)
Total Pick Over (133.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

UCLA Vs USC Stat Rankings

UCLA Avg. (Rank) USC Avg. (Rank)
75.4 (97th) Points Scored 71.3 (189th)
59.8 (10th) Points Allowed 66.4 (91st)
34 (156th) Rebounds 34.3 (136th)
11 (61st) Off. Rebounds 9.4 (196th)
6.2 (298th) 3pt Made 5.6 (333rd)
14.3 (102nd) Assists 13.9 (129th)
9.5 (8th) Turnovers 13 (248th)

UCLA Vs USC Betting Trends

  • The Bruins’ record against the spread is 12-8-0.
  • As 4.5-point favorites or more, UCLA is 10-5 against the spread.
  • There have been nine Bruins games (out of 20) that went over the total this season.
  • UCLA and its opponent have broken the 133.5-point mark 11 times this season.
  • Bruins games average 135.2 total points per game this season, 1.7 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • USC is 11-9-0 against the spread this season.
  • As a 4.5-point underdog or more, the Trojans have two wins ATS (2-1).
  • This season, nine of UCLA’s 20 games have hit the over.
  • Trojans games have gone over 133.5 points on 12 occasions this year.
  • The average total points scored in USC’s games this year (137.6) is 4.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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UCLA Impact Players

  • Jaime Jaquez Jr. puts up 16.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game — both team highs. He is also posting 2.6 assists, shooting 48.9% from the floor.
  • Jaylen Clark is putting up 13.9 points, 1.8 assists and 7 rebounds per game.
  • Tyger Campbell paces the Bruins at 4.4 assists per game, while also averaging 2.6 rebounds and 13.8 points.
  • Adem Bona is posting 8.4 points, 0.9 assists and 5 rebounds per game.
  • David Singleton is posting 10.3 points, 1.2 assists and 3 rebounds per game.

USC Impact Players

  • Drew Peterson leads the Trojans in rebounding (6.6 per game) and assists (4.8), and puts up 14 points. He also posts 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
  • Boogie Ellis is the Trojans’ top scorer (15.6 points per game) and assist man (2.6), and produces 3.6 rebounds.
  • The Trojans get 7.7 points, 5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from Kobe Johnson.
  • The Trojans receive 8.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game from Joshua Morgan.
  • Tre White gets the Trojans 9.4 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assists per game. He also delivers 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
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