USC vs Ohio State Prediction 2/11/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a USC vs Ohio State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 11th at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans are 18-6 (7-6) this season after they defeated Penn State by a score of 77-75 in their last game. USC trailed 40-36 at halftime, but they scored 41 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Trojans shot 48% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Alijah Arenas led USC with 24 points and three rebounds, while Kam Woods added 13 points and nine assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, USC defeated Indiana by a score of 81-75 and Rutgers by a score of 78-75. The Trojans have scored 81.3 points per game with 37.5 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.3 points against per game this season. Chad Baker-Mazara (questionable) is averaging 18.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, while Ezra Ausar is averaging 15.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Trojans. USC is shooting 47.2% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 32.0% on three pointers this season. 

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 15-8 (7-6) this year after they lost to Michigan by a score of 82-61 in their last game. Ohio State trailed 44-34 at halftime and they only scored 27 points in the second half in the loss. The Buckeyes shot 36% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Bruce Thornton led OSU with 16 points and six rebounds, while Devin Royal added 15 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Ohio State defeated Maryland by a score of 82-62, but lost to Wisconsin by a score of 92-82 before that. The Buckeyes have scored 81.3 points per game with 35.1 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.3 points against per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 19.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while John Mobley Jr is averaging 15.2 points and 2.8 assists per game for the Buckeyes. Ohio State is shooting 48.9% from the field, 78.0% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win

• Ohio State has won each of its last 10 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• USC has lost three of its last four road night games against the Big Ten Conference.

Why the USC Trojans will win

• USC has won eight of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Ohio State’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center have produced a total of 152+ points.
• Four of USC’s last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

USC vs Ohio State Prediction 

Ohio State comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games, but they will be at home. The Buckeyes are shooting 49% from the field and they have scored at least 82 points in three of their last four. USC has won three in a row, but they nearly lost to lowly Penn State last time out. The Trojans are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed exactly 75 points in three straight games. I do think Ohio State is the better team, but USC has been very tough to play over the last few weeks and I think they can keep this close. Take the Trojans here, even with Baker-Mazara possibly out.

David Racey's Pick: USC +7.5