Ohio State Buckeyes vs USC Trojans NCAAB Betting Prediction
PublishedFebruary 26, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:February 26, 2025 ,

Ohio State Buckeyes vs USC Trojans Prediction 2/26/2025

The Ohio State Buckeyes (15-13) travel to face off against the USC Trojans (14-13) on Wednesday, February 26th. This game will be played at Galen Center in Los Angeles and televised on BTN. Both Ohio State and USC will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 ET.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs USC Trojans

The Buckeyes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Ohio State’s season record dropped to 15-13 after a 69-61 road loss to UCLA on Sunday. The Buckeyes entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 28-24 at halftime, Ohio State scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41. The game’s total points (130) fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.

The Trojans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

USC Trojans Recent Game/Games

USC’s season record dropped to 14-13 after a 95-85 road loss to Rutgers on Sunday. The Trojans entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.

USC trailed 44-39 at halftime and allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46. The game’s total points of 180 went over the O/U line of 151.5.

Buckeyes Offense Breakdown

Ohio State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.7% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 27 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.5%, and they managed only 10 assists as a team.

Bruce Thornton led the Buckeyes with 21 points, knocking down 3 of 9 from deep, while Eric Dailey Jr. contributed 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 60% from three. Ohio State was strong at the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16 attempts for a 93.8% success rate.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 51.5% from the field and 46.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.6%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws.

Desmond Claude led the way with 30 points, while Dylan Harper added 25 points and 9 assists, hitting 4 of 8 threes. Wesley Yates III contributed 23 points, shooting 60% from deep.

Buckeyes Team Defense

Ohio State’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 57 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Ohio State’s opponents shot 40%, hitting 8 of 20 threes. They also sent their opponents to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 75%.

Trojans Team Defense

Ohio State’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 57 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 40%, hitting 8 of their 20 three-point attempts. They also went 15/20 from the free-throw line, a 75% rate. Ohio State gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Buckeyes vs Trojans Trends

  • Through their last ten road games, Ohio State has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 72 points per game.
  • In their last five games at home, the Trojans have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 76 points per game in this stretch.
  • As the betting underdog, the Buckeyes have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Ohio State posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
  • As the betting favorite, the Trojans have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.

Buckeyes vs Trojans Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Trojans to win, and have the projected score sitting at 76-71. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Trojans at -1.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 152.5 and our model has the Buckeyes and Trojans finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the under.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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