Minnesota vs. USC Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 9

Updated Jan. 9, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-5, 3-1 Big Ten) will look to build on a five-game winning streak when they host the USC Trojans (12-3, 1-3 Big Ten) on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Williams Arena. The game airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Golden Gophers are a 3.5-point favorite against the Trojans when the Golden Gophers and Trojans play. The game's over/under is set at 147.5.

Keep reading to get all you need to know ahead of placing bets on the Minnesota-USC game.

Minnesota vs. USC How to Watch & Odds

When: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Golden Gophers vs Trojans Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Golden Gophers	-3.5	-110	-110	147.5	-108	-112	-175	+145

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Minnesota vs. USC Prediction

Pick ATS: USC (+3.5)
Pick OU: Over (147.5)
Prediction: Minnesota 76, USC 75

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Minnesota vs. USC Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Golden Gophers 76, Trojans 72.
The Golden Gophers have a 63.6% chance to win this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Trojans hold a 40.8% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Minnesota has put together a 7-8-0 ATS record so far this year.
USC is 6-8-0 ATS this season.
When playing as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, Minnesota has an ATS record of 4-3.
USC has been an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year twice, and failed to cover both times.

Key Total Facts

The Golden Gophers and their opponent have combined to score more than 147.5 points only two times this season.
Trojans games have had over 147.5 points 11 times this season.
The total for this matchup is 147.5 points, 11.1 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Minnesota has a 7-1 record in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 87.5% of those games).
USC has lost both games it has played as underdogs this season.
Minnesota has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -175 or shorter.
USC has played as an underdog of +145 or more twice this season and lost both games.

Minnesota vs. USC: Recent Results

Golden Gophers vs Trojans Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/15/2025	Trojans	-7.5	140.5	-353	+279	69-66 MINNST

Minnesota vs. USC: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Minnesota	USC
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	73.3 (271)	85.3 (51)
Points Allowed (Rank)	65.8 (27)	77 (269)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.5 (272)	9.7 (176)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.5 (226)	6.9 (269)
Assists (Rank)	18.4 (22)	16 (88)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.1 (144)	12.9 (298)

Minnesota 2025-26 Key Players

Golden Gophers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Cade Tyson	15	21.7	5.2	2.7	0.9	0	2.1
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson	15	12.8	7	1.7	0.5	1.1	1.6
Langston Reynolds	15	10.5	4.6	3.9	0.9	0.1	0.1
Isaac Asuma	15	10.3	3.7	4.1	1.3	0.6	1.6
Bobby Durkin	15	8.1	2.9	1.7	0.7	0.1	1.5

USC 2025-26 Key Players

Trojans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Rodney Rice	6	20.3	3.3	6	1.2	0.2	2.5
Chad Baker-Mazara	15	19.3	4.9	3.1	0.7	1.4	2.1
Ezra Ausar	15	16.9	5.9	1.7	0.9	0.3	0
Jacob Cofie	15	9.7	6.5	1.7	1.1	1.8	0.5
Jaden Brownell	15	7.6	2.7	0.5	0.3	0.3	1.3