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

Published Jan. 1, 2026 3:27 p.m. ET

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A pair of hot teams hit the court when the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (12-0, 2-0 Big Ten) host the No. 24 USC Trojans (12-1, 1-1 Big Ten) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The Wolverines will put their 12-game win streak on the line against the Trojans, who have won four straight.

The Wolverines enter their game against the Trojans as huge favorites. The Wolverines are favored by 19.5 points. The game's point total is set at 169.5.

Keep reading to get the download before wagering on the Michigan-USC matchup.

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	-19.5	-110	-110	169.5	-110	-110	-5882	+1750

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Michigan vs. USC Prediction

Pick ATS: USC (+19.5)
Pick OU: Under (169.5)
Prediction: Michigan 92, USC 72

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Michigan vs. USC Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Wolverines 94, Trojans 75.
The Wolverines have a 98.3% chance to claim victory in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Trojans hold a 5.4% 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 won six games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
When playing as at least 19.5-point favorites this season, Michigan has an ATS record of 4-1.

Key Total Facts

The Wolverines games have had more than 169.5 points scored on four occasions this year.
Trojans games have had over 169.5 points three times this season.
The Wolverines and Trojans average 186.2 points per game combined, which is 16.7 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan has not lost when playing as the moneyline favorite this season, going 11-0.
This is the first time USC will play as an underdog this season.
Michigan has won all five games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -5882 or shorter.
USC has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +1750.

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 (233)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.3 (127)	10.0 (159)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.5 (34)	7.4 (238)
Assists (Rank)	21.6 (2)	17.4 (54)
Turnovers (Rank)	12.3 (239)	11.9 (207)

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