Northwestern vs. USC: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 4
The Northwestern Wildcats (12-10, 3-8 Big Ten) will try to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the USC Trojans (13-8, 5-5 Big Ten) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The matchup airs at 9:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network.
The Wildcats, who are favored by 3.5 points, are set to take on the Trojans. The game features a point total of 138.
Continue reading to get the details before placing bets on the Northwestern-USC clash.
Northwestern vs. USC How to Watch & Odds
- When: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
- Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
- How to watch on TV: Big Ten Network
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wildcats | -3.5 | -108 | -112 | 138 | -110 | -110 | -175 | +145 |
Northwestern vs. USC Prediction
- Pick ATS: USC (+3.5)
- Pick OU: Over (138)
- Prediction: Northwestern 74, USC 73
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Northwestern vs. USC Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Wildcats 71, Trojans 67.
- The Wildcats have a 63.6% chance to collect the win in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Trojans hold a 40.8% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- Northwestern is 11-10-1 ATS this season.
- USC has covered nine times in 21 chances against the spread this season.
- Northwestern is 6-4-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- USC is 4-5 ATS this season when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
Key Total Facts
- The Wildcats games have had more than 138 points scored on 15 occasions this season.
- Trojans games have had over 138 points 15 times this year.
- The Wildcats and Trojans average 150.6 points per game combined, which is 12.6 more than the over/under for this matchup.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Northwestern has gone 10-2 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 83.3%).
- USC has won four of the 10 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -175 or shorter, Northwestern has gone 10-1 (90.9% win percentage).
- This season, USC has won four of its nine games, or 44.4%, when it is the underdog by at least +145 on the moneyline.
Northwestern vs. USC: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
Northwestern | USC | |
---|---|---|
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 73.9 (199) | 76.7 (116) |
Points Allowed (Rank) | 69.6 (121) | 72.4 (214) |
Rebounds (Rank) | 9.1 (177) | 7.3 (311) |
3pt Made (Rank) | 6.9 (267) | 6.6 (297) |
Assists (Rank) | 14.8 (107) | 15.7 (63) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 9.3 (17) | 11.0 (148) |
Northwestern 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nick Martinelli | 22 | 19.4 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
Brooks Barnhizer | 17 | 17.1 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
Jalen Leach | 22 | 14.7 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
Ty Berry | 22 | 8.8 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
Matthew Nicholson | 22 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
USC 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Desmond Claude | 21 | 16.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Chibuzo Agbo | 21 | 11.7 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
Wesley Yates III | 21 | 11.6 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Saint Thomas | 21 | 11.0 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
Terrance Williams II | 7 | 10.6 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
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