Nebraska vs USC Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Nebraska vs USC prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 24-4 (13-4) this season after they defeated Maryland by a score of 74-61 in their last game. Nebraska led 33-27 at halftime and they scored 41 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Cornhuskers shot 43% from the field, 34% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Braden Frager led Nebraska with 21 points and eight rebounds, while Pryce Sandfort added 16 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Nebraska defeated Penn State by a score of 87-64, but lost to Iowa by a score of 57-52 before that. The Cornhuskers have scored 78.5 points per game with 35.1 rebounds and 18.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.4 points against per game this season. Pryce Sandfort is averaging 17.9 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Rienk Mast is averaging 13.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is shooting 47.0% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this season. 

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans are 18-10 (7-10) this year after they lost to UCLA by a score of 81-62 in their last game. USC trailed 38-29 at halftime and they allowed 43 points in the second half in the ugly loss. The Trojans shot 35% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Chad Baker-Mazara led USC with 25 points and eight rebounds, while Alijah Arenas added 10 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, USC lost to Oregon by a score of 71-70 and Illinois by a score of 101-65. The Trojans have scored 79.6 points per game with 37.1 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.8 points against per game this season. Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 18.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while Ezra Ausar is averaging 15.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for the Trojans. USC is shooting 45.8% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the USC Trojans will win

• USC has won each of its last three day games following a road loss.

Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win

• Nebraska has won 26 of its last 27 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• USC has lost eight of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Nebraska has won the first half in each of its last four day games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of USC’s last 11 day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Four of Nebraska’s last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• USC ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.5).
• USC ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.4).
• Nebraska ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.5).
• Nebraska ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.8).

Nebraska vs USC Prediction 

USC comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak, but they will be at home for this one. The Trojans are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed 81+ points in three of their last four. Nebraska has won three of their last four games, but they are just 1-2 in their last three road games. The Cornhuskers are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 64 points or fewer in four straight games. USC is starting to get healthy and we have seen some shaky play from Nebraska, so I will back the Trojans here.

David Racey's Pick: USC +4.5