Michigan vs. USC Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 2

Updated Jan. 2, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (12-0, 2-0 Big Ten) bring a 12-game winning streak into a home matchup with the No. 24 USC Trojans (12-1, 1-1 Big Ten), who have won four straight. The contest starts at 7 p.m. ET (on Peacock) on Friday, January 2, 2026.

The Wolverines head into their game against the Trojans as huge favorites. The Wolverines are favored by 22.5 points. The matchup's over/under is set at 173.5.

Continue reading to get everything you need to know ahead of placing bets on the Michigan-USC contest.

Michigan vs. USC How to Watch & Odds

When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Wolverines vs Trojans Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wolverines	-22.5	-109	-112	173.5	-108	-112	-5000	+1638

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Michigan vs. USC Prediction

Pick ATS: USC (+22.5)
Pick OU: Under (173.5)
Prediction: Michigan 91, USC 73

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Michigan vs. USC Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wolverines 98, Trojans 76.
The Wolverines have a 98.0% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Trojans hold a 5.8% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan has put together an 8-4-0 ATS record so far this year.
USC has covered six times in 12 chances against the spread this year.
Michigan is 4-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 22.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

The Wolverines and their opponent have broken the 173.5-point mark four times this season.
Trojans games have had over 173.5 points three times this year.
These teams score 186.2 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 12.7.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan has not lost a game it played as the moneyline favorite this season, going 11-0.
USC will play as the underdog for the first time this season.
Michigan has won all five games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -5000 or shorter.
USC has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +1638.

Michigan vs. USC: Recent Results

Wolverines vs Trojans Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/4/2025	Wolverines	-6	151	-251	+203	85-74 MICH

Michigan vs. USC: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Michigan	USC
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	96.8 (3)	89.4 (24)
Points Allowed (Rank)	66.5 (45)	75.3 (238)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.3 (126)	10 (158)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.5 (33)	7.4 (239)
Assists (Rank)	21.6 (3)	17.4 (55)
Turnovers (Rank)	12.3 (237)	11.9 (209)

Michigan 2025-26 Key Players

Wolverines Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Yaxel Lendeborg	12	15.7	7.2	3.6	1.5	1.3	1.8
Morez Johnson Jr.	12	13.6	6.8	1.1	0.9	1.4	0.2
Aday Mara	12	10.9	8.3	2.4	0.3	2.6	0.0
Trey McKenney	12	10.8	3.0	1.4	0.5	0.0	1.9
Roddy Gayle Jr.	12	10.3	3.8	2.0	1.1	0.5	0.7

USC 2025-26 Key Players

Trojans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Chad Baker-Mazara	13	21.0	5.5	3.2	0.8	1.5	2.3
Rodney Rice	6	20.3	3.3	6.0	1.2	0.2	2.5
Ezra Ausar	13	17.1	5.8	1.8	1.0	0.2	0.0
Jacob Cofie	13	10.6	6.7	1.8	1.1	2.1	0.5
Jaden Brownell	13	7.3	2.5	0.5	0.3	0.4	1.2