| MATCHUP | Nebraska Cornhuskers | USC Trojans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 24-4 | 18-10 |
| Spread | -4.5 -112 | +4.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -218 | +180 |
| Total | Over 147.5 (-112) | Under 147.5 (-108) |
| Where | Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Saturday, February 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EST | |
| TV | BTN | |
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).