Northwestern vs. USC: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 4

Northwestern vs. USC: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 4

Updated Feb. 4, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET
Data Skrive

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

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
Wildcats vs Trojans Betting Information
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

Learn more about the Northwestern Wildcats vs. the USC Trojans game on FOX Sports!

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.
FINAL
USC 75 · NW 77
NCAA BK
SPREAD
TO WIN
TOTAL
USC Trojans
USC
Northwestern Wildcats
NW

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

Wildcats Leaders
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

Trojans Leaders
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

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.

FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience
Big Ten
Northwestern Wildcats
USC Trojans
share