Illinois vs. USC Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 18

Published Feb. 17, 2026 3:27 p.m. ET

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Big Ten foes square off when the No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) visit the USC Trojans (18-7, 7-7 Big Ten) at Galen Center, starting at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The Fighting Illini hit the court as 9.5-point favorites against the Trojans. The point total for the matchup is set at 153.5.

Continue scrolling to get all the information before wagering on the Illinois-USC matchup.

Illinois vs. USC How to Watch & Odds

When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
Where: Galen Center in Los Angeles, California
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Fighting Illini vs Trojans Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Fighting Illini	-9.5	-105	-115	153.5	-110	-110	-549	+400

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Illinois vs. USC Prediction

Pick ATS: USC (+9.5)
Pick OU: Over (153.5)
Prediction: Illinois 81, USC 74

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Illinois vs. USC Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Fighting Illini 82, Trojans 72.
The Fighting Illini have an 84.6% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Trojans hold a 20.0% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has put together a 16-10-0 ATS record so far this year.
USC has won 13 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 11 times.
Illinois has an ATS record of 10-7 when playing as at least 9.5-point favorites this season.
USC has covered the spread once when an underdog by 9.5 points or more this year (in three opportunities).

Key Total Facts

In 12 games this season, the Fighting Illini and their opponent have combined for more than 153.5 points.
Trojans games have finished with over 153.5 points scored 14 times this year.
These teams score 165.5 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 12.0.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois is 18-3 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 85.7%).
USC has entered the game as underdogs eight times this season and won three of those games.
Illinois has a record of 12-2 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -549 or shorter (winning 85.7%).
USC has played as an underdog of +400 or more twice this season and lost both games.

Illinois vs. USC: Recent Results

Fighting Illini vs Trojans Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/11/2025	Fighting Illini	-13.5	154	-1064	+666	82-72 USC

Illinois vs. USC: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	USC
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	84.2 (31)	81.3 (72)
Points Allowed (Rank)	68.2 (49)	75.8 (235)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.0 (11)	9.7 (135)
3pt Made (Rank)	11.2 (9)	6.2 (316)
Assists (Rank)	14.5 (139)	15.3 (99)
Turnovers (Rank)	8.9 (9)	12.1 (282)

Illinois 2025-26 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Keaton Wagler	26	18.5	5.0	4.3	0.8	0.2	2.6
Kylan Boswell	19	14.0	4.3	3.3	0.7	0.0	1.3
Andrej Stojakovic	23	13.7	4.6	1.1	0.3	0.6	0.7
David Mirkovic	26	13.0	8.0	2.5	0.5	0.3	1.6
Tomislav Ivisic	23	10.5	5.7	1.6	0.3	0.6	1.7

USC 2025-26 Key Players

Trojans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Rodney Rice	6	20.3	3.3	6.0	1.2	0.2	2.5
Chad Baker-Mazara	23	18.3	4.2	3.0	0.7	1.3	2.2
Ezra Ausar	25	15.7	6.0	1.8	1.0	0.4	0.0
Alijah Arenas	7	15.4	3.0	1.4	1.0	0.6	1.3
Jacob Cofie	25	9.9	7.2	2.0	1.0	1.6	0.6