USC vs Penn State Prediction 2/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The USC Trojans and Penn State Nittany Lions meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Bryce Jordan Center. Here’s a USC vs Penn State Prediction. This article will include a USC vs Penn State Pick.

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans beat Rutgers and Indiana, and they play Ohio State next. USC has won 3 of its last 4 games.

The USC Trojans are averaging 81.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 75.3 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Rodney Rice is averaging 20.3 points and 6 assists, while Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 18.3 points and 3 assists. Ezra Ausar is the third double-digit scorer and Jacob Cofie is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The USC Trojans are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The USC Trojans are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.

Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions beat Minnesota, lost to Michigan, and they play Washington next. Penn State has lost 9 of its last 10 games.

The Penn State Nittany Lions are averaging 76.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 79.8 points on 50.1 percent shooting. Freddie Dilione V is averaging 14.1 points and 2.4 assists, while Kayden Mingo is averaging 13.7 points and 3.5 rebounds. Josh Reed is the third double-digit scorer, and Ivan Juric is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Penn State Nittany Lions are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Penn State Nittany Lions are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win

• Penn State has won 14 of its last 16 day games at Bryce Jordan Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• USC has lost the first half in each of its last four road day games against the Big Ten Conference.

Why the USC Trojans will win

• Penn State has lost 11 of its last 12 games against the Big Ten Conference.
• USC has won each of its last seven Sunday day games.
• USC has won the first half in four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of USC’s last 10 day games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Eight of Penn State’s last nine games against Conference opponents at Bryce Jordan Center have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

USC vs Penn State Prediction

USC has four road wins this season and is the more talented team here. Penn State has struggled stepping up in competition and is 9-14 ATS on the season. However, Penn State has seen 8 of its 10 wins come at home, and this is an early start for a USC side that’s used to a west coast body clock. Penn State isn’t a team you want to make a habit of backing, but the schedule spot provides value toward the points. Give me Penn State.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Penn State +3.5