USC Trojans vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAAB Betting Prediction

USC Trojans vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction 2/4/2025

The USC Trojans (13-8) travel to face off against the Northwestern Wildcats (12-10) on Tuesday, February 4th. This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston and televised on BTN. USC is coming off a win in their previous game, while Northwestern is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Wisconsin. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.

USC Trojans vs Northwestern Wildcats

The Trojans Are Coming Off A Win

USC improved to 13-8 on the season with a 70-64 home win over Michigan State on Saturday. The Trojans entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

USC led 35-32 at halftime and matched that output in the second half while holding Michigan State to 32 points. The combined score of 134 points fell short of the 150.5-point over/under line.

The Wildcats Are Coming Off A Win

Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Northwestern fell to 12-10 on the season after a 75-69 home loss to Wisconsin on Saturday, February 1st. The Wildcats were +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, exceeding the O/U line of 141.5.

Northwestern led 31-25 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 50 points while scoring 38. This defensive lapse was a key factor in the loss.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

USC managed 70 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a 48.6% success rate on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 15 of 19 attempts, good for 78.9%.

Desmond Claude led the Trojans with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Wesley Yates III added 15 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 12 points and a team-high 6 assists, and Chibuzo Agbo struggled from deep, shooting 2 of 9 from three-point range.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Northwestern put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 11 of 28 from beyond the arc, shooting 39.3%, and were 8 of 9 from the free-throw line, hitting 88.9%.

John Tonje led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 11 from three, while Jalen Leach added 23 points, going 5 of 8 from deep and adding 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Carter Gilmore contributed 15 points, shooting 3 of 5 from three-point range.

Trojans Team Defense

USC’s defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 42% (24/57). They allowed 17/35 (48%) shooting from two-point range.

From beyond the arc, USC’s defense limited their opponent to 7/22 (31%) shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 15 (78%). USC gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats Team Defense

USC’s defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 42% on 24 of 57 shooting. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% success rate.

From beyond the arc, USC’s defense gave up 7 threes on 22 attempts, a 31% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 15, shooting 78%. USC allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Trojans vs Wildcats Trends

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Trojans have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Northwestern has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 74 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
  • Through their last three games as the underdog, the Trojans have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
  • Northwestern has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.

Trojans vs Wildcats Prediction

The Wildcats is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 79-68. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Wildcats at -1.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 140 and our model has the Trojans and Wildcats finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the over.


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