Iowa vs. USC Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 28

The Iowa Hawkeyes (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten) host the USC Trojans (15-5, 4-5 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten rivals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

The Hawkeyes hit the court as double-digit favorites against the Trojans. The Hawkeyes are favored by 10.5 points. The matchup features a point total of 140.5.

Continue reading to get the download ahead of placing bets on the Iowa-USC contest.

Iowa vs. USC How to Watch & Odds

• When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa
• TV: Big Ten Network
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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Iowa vs. USC Prediction

• Pick ATS: USC (+10.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (140.5)
  
• Prediction: Iowa 78, USC 70

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Iowa vs. USC Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Hawkeyes 76, Trojans 65.
• The Hawkeyes have an 86.7% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Trojans have a 17.7% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

• Iowa is 13-6-0 ATS this season.
• USC has put together a 10-9-0 record against the spread this year.
• Iowa has an ATS record of 7-3 when playing as at least 10.5-point favorites this season.
• USC has not covered the spread when an underdog by 10.5 points or more this year (in two opportunities).

Key Total Facts

• In 10 games this season, the Hawkeyes and their opponent have combined for more than 140.5 points.
• Trojans games have gone over 140.5 points on 14 occasions this season.
• These teams score 160 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 19.5.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Iowa has won 92.9% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (13-1).
• USC has been underdogs in five games this season and won two (40%) of those contests.
• Iowa has won all 10 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -654 or shorter.
• USC has played as an underdog of +465 or more twice this season and lost both games.

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