Washington State vs USC Prediction 12/14/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Washington State vs USC prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 14th at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars are 3-7 this season after they lost to Nevada by a score of 78-64 in their last game. Washington State led 32-31 at halftime, but they allowed 47 points in the second half for the loss. The Cougars shot 39% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Tomas Thrastarson led Washington State with 20 points and five rebounds, while Rihards Vavers added 12 points and one rebound in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Washington State lost to Bradley by a score of 64-60 and Seton Hall by a score of 75-61. The Cougars have scored 76.7 points per game with 33.9 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.6 points against per game this season. Ace Glass is averaging 16.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, while Tomas Thrastarson is averaging 10.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Cougars. Washington State is shooting 46.7% from the field, 77% on free throws, and 35% on three pointers this season. 

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The USC Trojans are 9-1 this year after they defeated San Diego by a score of 94-81 in their last game. USC was tied at 38 at halftime and they managed to score 56 points in the second half for the double-digit win. The Trojans shot 62% from the field, 56% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Chad Baker-Mazara led USC with 31 points and six assists, while Ezra Ausar added 29 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, USC lost to Washington by a score of 84-76, but did beat Oregon by a score of 82-77. The Trojans have scored 89.5 points per game with 37.4 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.5 points against per game this season. Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 21.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Rodney Rice is averaging 20.3 points and 6.0 assists per game for the Trojans. USC is shooting 48.9% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 39.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the USC Trojans will win

• USC has won each of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents at Galen Center.
• Washington State has lost each of its last four games.
• Washington State has lost the first half in six of its last eight games at Galen Center.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Washington State has won three of its last four games against USC.

Total Points Facts

• Thirty-one of Washington State’s last 33 day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
• Nine of the last 10 games between Washington State and USC have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

Washington State vs USC Prediction 

Washington State comes into this matchup trying to snap a four game losing streak, but they have scored 64 points or fewer in three straight. The Cougars are shooting 47% from the field, but they don’t play much defense and don’t rebound the ball very well. USC is 9-1 to start the year and they are 3-1 at home. The Trojans are shooting 49% from the field and they have scored at least 82 points in four of their last five. USC has had some problems blowing teams out, but I don’t think Washington State has the offense to keep pace. Take the Trojans to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: USC -14.5