USC vs Washington Prediction 3/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a USC vs Washington prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 4th at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans are 18-11 (7-11) this season after they lost to Nebraska by a score of 82-67 in their last game. USC led 36-31 at halftime, but they were outscored 51-31 in the second half for the loss. The Trojans shot 45% from the field, 19% on three pointers, and 94% on free throws in the game. Alijah Arenas led USC with 14 points and four assists, while Chad Baker-Mazara added 14 points and one rebound in the loss. 

Prior to that game, USC lost to UCLA by a score of 81-62 and Oregon by a score of 71-70. The Trojans have scored 79.2 points per game with 36.7 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.9 points against per game this season. Ezra Ausar is averaging 15.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, while Alijah Arenas is averaging 13.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Trojans. USC is shooting 45.8% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 31.8% on three pointers this season. 

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies are 14-15 (6-12) this year after they lost to Wisconsin by a score of 90-73 in their last game. Washington trailed 36-21 at halftime and they allowed 54 points in the second half in the loss. The Huskies shot 46% from the field, 22% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Hannes Steinbach led Washington with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Zoom Diallo added 21 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Washington defeated Rutgers by a score of 79-72, but lost to Maryland by a score of 64-60 before that. The Huskies have scored 76.2 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.7 points against per game this season. Hannes Steinbach is averaging 18.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, while Zoom Diallo is averaging 14.9 points and 4.3 assists per game for the Huskies. Washington is shooting 45.9% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 31.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• USC has lost each of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• USC has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the USC Trojans will win

• Washington has lost each of its last 11 Wednesday night games.
• USC has won 11 of its last 12 games against Washington.
• Washington has lost the first half in eight of its last nine Wednesday games against the Big Ten Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Washington’s last eight night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Each of USC’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

USC vs Washington Prediction 

USC comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak, they are on the road, and they are missing one of their leading scorers. The Trojans are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed 81+ points in four of their last five. Washington has alternated losses and wins over their last five games and they are 1-2 in their last three home games. The Huskies are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored fewer than 70 points in three of their last five. I don’t like either team in this matchup, so I will grab the points with USC here.

David Racey's Pick: USC +6.5