Iowa vs USC Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Iowa vs USC Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th, at the Galen Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Hawkeyes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Trojans’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Iowa

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving USC

-Recent betting trends in games played between Iowa and USC

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Hawkeyes and Trojans. 

Iowa Has Won Two Straight Games

Iowa has some confidence heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Nebraska they won 97-87 and in the last game against Indiana, they were able to secure the 85-60 victory. Payton Sandofort had a strong game putting up 23 points, six rebounds, and three assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Iowa shot 54.2 percent from the field and 45.8 percent from behind the three-point line. They hit 10 of their 18 free throws. 

Iowa is averaging 89.6 points while their defense is giving up 76.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the defense is ranked 308th. Payton Sandfort is averaging 16.9 points while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from behind the three-point line. There are four different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. Cooper Koch is dealing with some sort of injury, and it’s unclear if he’s going to be able to go in this game. 

Why Iowa Will Beat USC

• Iowa has won each of its last eight Tuesday night games.
• USC has lost three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Big Game for USC

USC has been up and down to start the season, and this is a big game for them. USC in the last game faced off against the Fighting Illini and they went on the road and were able to secure the 82-72 victory. Desmond Claude had a huge game putting up 31 points, three assists, and one rebound. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Indiana, USC scored 69 points while the defense gave up 82 points. 

USC on the season is averaging 76.1 points while their defense is giving up 70.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 159th in the league while the defense is ranked 150th in the league. Desmaund Claude is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 51.2 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from behind the three-point line. Matt Knowling is dealing with an injury and it’s unclear if he’s going to be able to go in this game. USC will play against Wisconsin following this one.

Why USC Will Beat Iowa

• Iowa has lost 13 of its last 15 road night games against Conference opponents.
• USC has won five of its last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against the Big Ten Conference.

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Iowa vs USC Prediction

The over has hit in 10 of the 16 games played by Iowa so far this season, and it’s going to be no different in this game. Iowa is averaging 89.6 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. USC is also averaging 76.1 points per game and they are going to run up the score also against an Iowa defense that has some major issues all year. This game is going to be a shootout, and the over is going to cash with ease.