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

Updated Feb. 18, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) visit the USC Trojans (18-7, 7-7 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten rivals at Galen Center, starting at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The Fighting Illini enter their matchup against the Trojans as a 9.5-point favorite. The over/under for the game is 150.5.

Continue reading to get the download before wagering on the Illinois-USC contest.

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	-110	-110	150.5	-108	-112	-526	+380

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Illinois vs. USC Prediction

Pick ATS: USC (+9.5)
Pick OU: Over (150.5)
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 game is Fighting Illini 80, Trojans 70.
The Fighting Illini have an 84.0% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Trojans have a 20.8% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has covered 16 times in 26 matchups with a spread this season.
USC has compiled a 13-11-0 record against the spread this season.
Illinois has been favored by 9.5 points or more 17 times this season, and covered the spread in 10 of those games.
USC has covered the spread once this year (1-2 ATS) when playing as at least 9.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

A total of 12 times so far this season, the Fighting Illini and their opponent have combined for more than 150.5 points.
Trojans games have gone over 150.5 points on 16 occasions this year.
The total for this matchup is 150.5 points, 15 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has been the moneyline favorite 21 times this season. They've gone 18-3 in those games.
USC has won three of the eight games it has played as underdogs this season.
In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -526 or shorter, Illinois has gone 12-2 (85.7% win percentage).
USC has played as an underdog of +380 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 (50)	75.8 (233)
Rebounds (Rank)	12 (11)	9.7 (135)
3pt Made (Rank)	11.2 (9)	6.2 (315)
Assists (Rank)	14.5 (138)	15.3 (97)
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	4.3	0.8	0.2	2.6
Kylan Boswell	19	14	4.3	3.3	0.7	0	1.3
Andrej Stojakovic	23	13.7	4.6	1.1	0.3	0.6	0.7
David Mirkovic	26	13	8	2.5	0.5	0.3	1.6
Tomislav Ivisic	23	10.5	5.7	1.6	0.3	0.6	1.7