Tulane vs USC Prediction 4/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Tulane vs USC Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, April 1st, at MGM Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Green Wave’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Trojans’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tulane

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving USC

-Recent betting trends in games played between Tulane and USC

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

This is a College Basketball Crown tournament game. 

Tulane is Shorthanded

Tulane is shorthanded heading into this game because the transfer portal has hit them hard. Two starters, Kaleb Banks and Kam Williams, have both hit the transfer portal and won’t be available for the Green Wave in this game. Without them, it’s going to open up some playing time for some of the younger players. In the last game, Tulane faced off against Memphis, and they were competitive, but they ended up falling short by a point. Tulane shot 45 percent from the field and 31 percent from behind the three-point line. Rowan Brumbaugh put up 22 points to pace the team.

Tulane currently sits with a 19-14 record overall. Tulane is averaging 74.9 points while their defense is giving up 69.8 points per game. Brumbaugh has been the top player for Tulane all season, and he’s averaging 15.7 points while shooting 42 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Inconsistent for USC

For USC, this season was all about inconsistency, but with a little run here, this season could still be considered a major success. Two games ago, against Rutgers, they won 97-89, and in the last game against Purdue, they were knocked off 76-71. Desmond Claude put up 18 points, three rebounds, and two assists. As team they shot 47.3 percent from the field, but they allowed Purdue to shoot 47.3 percent from the field. Against a shorthanded team, they are going to need the offense to really put some pressure on early. 

USC has a 16-17 overall record, and they hope to use this to gain some momentum heading into next season. USC is averaging 76.9 points, while its defense is giving up 75.5 points per game. Desmond Claude has been the top player, averaging 16.3 points while shooting 49.7 percent from the field. 

Why USC Will Beat Tulane

• Tulane has lost six of its last seven games played at neutral venues.
• USC has won each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents.
• USC has won the first half in 14 of its last 18 night games against non-Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• USC ranks T46th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.9).
• USC ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (36.8%).
• Tulane ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.2%).

Tulane vs USC Prediction

If these teams were on an equal playing field, I would probably roll with Tulane, but the two players that the Green Wave lost to the transfer portal are a major deal. USC is averaging 76.9 points per game, and they can find plenty of success against this Tulane defense. Tulane still has Brumbaugh, but the offensive production behind him has gone down, and that is going to be a major problem. USC is going to pull away in the second half. This is a game USC can win by 15+. Back USC to cover the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: USC -9