UCLA vs USC Prediction 1/27/25 College Basketball Picks

The UCLA Bruins are visiting the Southern California Trojans on Monday, January 27th at the Galen Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UCLA Bruins vs Southern California Trojans Prediction. We will examine:

The Southern California Trojans’ recent form and player performance

The UCLA Bruins’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Southern California Trojans

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the UCLA Bruins

Recent betting trends in games played between UCLA Bruins and Southern California Trojans

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the UCLA Bruins vs Southern California Trojans game

Southern California Trojans Preview

The Southern California Trojans have a 12-7 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Big Ten. South Carolina is coming off a 78-73 win over Nebraska. The Trojans are 8-11 against the spread, and 14-5 in over/under, while having a 9-4 home record. 

Offensively, Southern California is averaging 71.5 points per game, which ranks 263rd nationally. Defensively, they allow 68.9 points per game (102nd). The Trojans shoot 44.23% from the field (222nd) and 33.6% from beyond the arc (205th). The Trojans shoot 68.5% from the free-throw line (275th) and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game (170th).

Collin Muray-Boyles leads Southern California in scoring this season, with an average of 15.3 points and a team-high 8.9 rebounds, while Jamarii Thomas adds 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and a team-high 3.3 assists.

UCLA Bruins Preview

The UCLA Bruins have a 14-6 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place in the Big Ten. UCLA is coming off a 65-60 win over Washington. The Bruins are 10-10 against the spread, and 8-12 in over/under while having a 2-3 road record. 

Offensively, UCLA is averaging 75.6 points per game, which ranks 169th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 64.5 points per game (26th). The Bruins shoot 46.7% from the field (91st) and 34.1% from beyond the arc (182nd). The Bruins shoot 70.3% from the free-throw line (239th) and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game (314th).

Tyler Bilodeau leads UCLA in scoring with an average of 13.9 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Eric Dailey adds 11.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. UCLA will face Oregon, Michigan State, and Penn State following this one.

Why the USC Trojans will win

• USC has won seven of its last eight night games at Galen Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UCLA has lost five of its last six games at Galen Center.
• USC has won the first half in each of its last nine night games at Galen Center.

Why the UCLA Bruins will win

• UCLA has won nine of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UCLA has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of USC’s last seven games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 146+ points.
• Six of UCLA’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Galen Center have produced a total of 141+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• USC ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.2%).
• USC ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.7).
• UCLA ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (50.5).
• UCLA ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.6).

UCLA Bruins vs Southern California Trojans Head-to-Head

UCLA is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against Southern California, while Southern California is 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Under is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Southern California won 62-56 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

UCLA Bruins vs Southern California Trojans Prediction

In this UCLA Bruins vs Southern California Trojans Prediction, UCLA is coming as a -1 road favorites. The Bruins are struggling to cover the spread, as they are 1-6 against the spread in their last 7 games, while the Trojans are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Southern California has been keeping close games against UCLA in recent years, so expect them to do so again today. Take the Southern California Trojans and the plus points at home.