UCLA vs USC Prediction 3/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a UCLA vs USC prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 7th at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview

The UCLA Bruins are 20-10 (12-7) this season after they defeated Nebraska by a score of 72-52 in their last game. UCLA led 37-24 at halftime and they held Nebraska to just 28 points in the second half in the win. The Bruins shot 47% from the field, 34% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Trent Perry led UCLA with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Eric Dailey Jr added 14 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, UCLA lost to Minnesota by a score of 78-73, but did beat USC by a score of 81-62 before that. The Bruins have scored 77.6 points per game with 32.3 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.0 points against per game this season. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 18.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Donovan Dent is averaging 13.2 points and 7.5 assists per game for the Bruins. UCLA is shooting 46.9% from the field, 76.6% on free throws, and 37.8% on three pointers this season. 

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans are 18-12 (7-12) this year after they lost to Washington by a score of 91-72 in their last game. USC led 43-40 at halftime, but they were outscored 51-29 in the second half for the loss. The Trojans shot 38% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Alijah Arenas led USC with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Ezra Ausar added 17 points and 11 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, USC lost to Nebraska by a score of 82-67 and UCLA by a score of 81-62. The Trojans have scored 78.9 points per game with 36.7 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.4 points against per game this season. Ezra Ausar is averaging 15.0 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, while Alijah Arenas is averaging 14.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game for the Trojans. USC is shooting 45.5% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this year. 

UCLA vs USC Prediction 

USC comes into this matchup on a long losing streak and they are just trying to get to the end of the season. The Trojans are shooting 45% from the field and they have allowed 81+ points in four of their last five. UCLA has won three of their last four games, but they are 0-2 in their last two road games. The Bruins are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored 81+ in two of their last four. I don’t trust this USC team at all, so give me the Bruins here.

David Racey's Pick: UCLA -6.5