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

Updated Jan. 9, 2026 10:28 a.m. ET

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

The Golden Gophers, who are favored by 3.5 points, are set to take on the Trojans. The matchup features a point total of 145.5.

Keep reading to get all you need to know ahead of betting 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	-116	-104	145.5	-112	-108	-187	+155

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Minnesota vs. USC Prediction

Pick ATS: USC (+3.5)
Pick OU: Over (145.5)
Prediction: Minnesota 76, USC 75

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Minnesota vs. USC Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Golden Gophers 74, Trojans 71.
The Golden Gophers have a 65.2% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Trojans hold a 39.2% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Minnesota has compiled a 7-8-0 record against the spread this season.
USC has put together a 6-8-0 record against the spread this year.
Minnesota has covered the spread four times this season (4-3 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
USC has not covered the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year (in two opportunities).

Key Total Facts

The Golden Gophers games have had more than 145.5 points scored on three occasions this season.
Trojans games have had over 145.5 points 11 times this year.
The Golden Gophers and Trojans combine to average 158.6 points per contest, which is 13.1 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Minnesota has been the moneyline favorite eight times this season. They've gone 7-1 in 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 -187 or shorter.
USC has played as an underdog of +155 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)	77.0 (269)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.5 (272)	9.7 (176)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.5 (226)	6.9 (269)
Assists (Rank)	18.4 (22)	16.0 (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	0.0	2.1
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson	15	12.8	7.0	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	6.0	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	0.0
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