USC vs Purdue Prediction 2/7/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a USC vs Purdue Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, February 7th, at the Mackey Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Trojans’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Boilermakers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving USC

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Purdue

-Recent betting trends in games played between USC and Purdue

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

Is Purdue Flying Under the Radar?

Don’t look now, but Purdue is suddenly playing really well, and they are currently ranked 7th in the league. Purdue has won three games in a row, and in the last game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, they were able to secure a 90-81 victory. At halftime, the game was tied, but in the second half, Purdue scored 54 points, and that was enough. Trey Kaufman-Renn put up 25 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Purdue shot 52.6 percent from the field and 48 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Purdue comes into this game with an 18-5 record overall, and they have gone 13-10 against the spread. Purdue is averaging 78.2 points, while their defense is giving up 68.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 88th in the league, while the defense is ranked 86th in the league. They are shooting 49.57 percent from the field, which is 7th in the league. Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 18.7 points while shooting 60.1 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from behind the three-point line. This team has a ton of shooters, and it’s why they are such a dangerous team. Next Tuesday, Purdue will face off against the Michigan Wolverines. 

USC Has Been Inconsistent

The first year hasn’t gone exactly as planned for Eric Musselman, and they are coming off another loss in the last game. USC was down by two at halftime against Northwestern, and even though they scored 44 points in the second half, it wasn’t enough as they lost by two points. USC shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep, but it still wasn’t enough to come away with a victory. Clark Slajchert had a strong game, putting up 24 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Three different players put up at least 14 points. 

USC sits with a 13-9 record overall, and they have gone 10-12 against the spread. USC is averaging 76.6 points, while their defense is giving up 72.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 114th in the league, while the defense is ranked 218th. In this game, if USC wants any chance, they are going to need the defense to step up. A high-scoring game could be a problem. Guard Desmond Claude is averaging 16.2 points while shooting 49.8 percent from the field and 32.4 percent from behind the three-point line. This game will be about a balanced attack for USC if they want to pull off the big upset. On Tuesday, USC will return home for a game against Penn State. 

Total Points Facts

• Eight of USC’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Eleven of Purdue’s last 13 night games against Conference opponents at Mackey Arena have produced a total of 150+ points.

USC vs Purdue Prediction

USC isn’t going to win this game, but they are going to keep this game at least close enough. Even though USC lost the last game, they still shot 51 percent from the field and they are going to continue to find success with the shooting. This Purdue team can obviously score, but USC can also score, averaging 76.6 points per game. Look for USC to get close to their season average, and they will end up covering the spread here.