USC vs Washington Prediction 3/11/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a USC vs Washington prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 11th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans are 18-13 (7-13) this season after they lost to UCLA by a score of 89-68 in their last game. USC trailed 45-30 at halftime and they allowed 44 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Trojans shot 43% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Alijah Arenas led USC with 20 points and two rebounds, while Ezra Ausar added 12 points and 11 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, USC lost to Washington by a score of 91-72 and Nebraska by a score of 82-67. The Trojans have scored 78.6 points per game with 36.3 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.8 points against per game this season. Ezra Ausar is averaging 14.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while Alijah Arenas is averaging 14.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game for the Trojans. USC is shooting 45.4% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 31.3% on three pointers this season. 

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies are 15-16 (7-13) this year after they lost to Oregon by a score of 85-79 in their last game. Washington trailed 44-30 at halftime, but they did score 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Huskies shot 47% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Hannes Steinbach led Washington with 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Zoom Diallo added 14 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Washington defeated USC by a score of 91-72, but lost to Wisconsin by a score of 90-73 before that. The Huskies have scored 76.8 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.1 points against per game this season. Hannes Steinbach is averaging 18.6 points and 11.6 rebounds per game, while Zoom Diallo is averaging 15.3 points and 4.2 assists per game for the Huskies. Washington is shooting 46.0% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 31.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• USC has lost each of its last seven games against Conference opponents.
• Washington has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Washington has won the first half in three of its last four games against Conference opponents at neutral venues.

Why the USC Trojans will win

• USC has won each of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Washington has lost 14 of its last 15 Wednesday games against Conference opponents.
• USC has won the first half in each of its last four games against Washington.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Washington’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Five of USC’s last six day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• USC ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.3).
• USC ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.1).

USC vs Washington Prediction 

USC comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they just lost to Washington by 19 points two games ago. The Trojans are shooting 45% from the field and they have allowed 81+ in four straight. Washington has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but did lose to a bad Oregon team last time out. The Huskies are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed 85+ in two of their last three. I can’t back USC with how they are defending right now, so I will take Washington to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Washington -5.5