USC vs Oregon Prediction 3/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a USC vs Oregon prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 1st at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans are 14-14 (6-11) this year after they lost to Ohio State by a score of 87-82 in their last game. USC trailed 52-38 at halftime, but they did outscore OSU by a total of 44-35 in the second half in the loss. The Trojans shot 60% from the field, 38.9% on three pointers, and 80.8% on free throws in the game. Wesley Yates III led USC with 27 points and three assists, while Chibuzo Agbo added 17 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Trojans lost to Rutgers by a score of 95-85 and Maryland by a score of 88-71. USC has lost four games in a row and they are currently near the bottom of the Big Ten standings with a 6-11 record. USC has scored 76.9 points per game and they have allowed 74.8 points against per game, while also averaging 31 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. Desmond Claude is averaging 16.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while Wesley Yates III is averaging 13.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. USC is shooting 48.7% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this season. 

Oregon Ducks Betting Preview

The Oregon Ducks are 20-8 (9-8) this season after they defeated Wisconsin in overtime by a score of 77-73 in their last game. Oregon trailed 38-26 at halftime, but they scored 40 points in the second half and got the win in overtime. The Ducks shot 41.7% from the field, 34.8% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Nate Bittle led Oregon with 23 points and six rebounds, while Keeshawn Barthelemy added 14 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Ducks defeated Iowa by a score of 80-78 and Rutgers by a score of 75-57. Oregon has won four games in a row and they are currently eighth in the Big Ten standings with a 9-8 record. Oregon has scored 76.6 points per game and they have allowed 71.8 points against per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. Nate Bittle is averaging 13.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Jackson Shelstad is averaging 13.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this year. Oregon is shooting 45.6% from the field, 76.3% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this season. 

Why Oregon will beat USC

• Oregon has won each of its last 10 home games after coming off overtime.
• USC has lost each of its last four road games.
• Oregon has won the first half in eight of its last nine home games against USC at Matthew Knight Arena.

USC vs Oregon Prediction 

Oregon comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they will be at home for this game. The Ducks are coming off of a huge win against Wisconsin in their last game and they have scored 75+ points in all four of those wins. USC has lost four games in a row and they have allowed at least 87 points in all three of those games. The Trojans are shooting nearly 49% from the field this year, but their defense has really let them down in recent games. Oregon did beat USC by a score of 68-60 in their first meeting and they are rolling right now. This could be a let down situation for Oregon, but they are the better team and they are at home. Take the Ducks here.