Ohio State vs. USC: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 26

Updated Feb. 27, 2025 1:27 a.m. ET

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (15-13, 7-10 Big Ten) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the USC Trojans (14-13, 6-10 Big Ten) at 10:30 PM ET on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The Trojans have also lost three games in a row.

The Buckeyes are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Trojans. The point total for the game is set at 149.5.

Keep reading to get the details before wagering on the Ohio State-USC clash.

Ohio State vs. USC How to Watch & Odds

When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET
Where: Galen Center in Los Angeles, California
How to watch on TV: Big Ten Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Buckeyes vs Trojans Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Buckeyes	-1.5	-105	-115	149.5	-108	-112	-122	+102

Ohio State vs. USC Prediction

Pick ATS: USC (+1.5)
Pick OU: Over (149.5)
Prediction: Ohio State 76, USC 75

Learn more about the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. the USC Trojans game on FOX Sports!

Ohio State vs. USC Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Buckeyes 76, Trojans 74.
The Buckeyes have a 55.0% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Trojans have a 49.5% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State has covered 15 times in 28 chances against the spread this season.
USC has covered 11 times in 27 games with a spread this season.
When playing as at least 1.5-point favorites this season, Ohio State has an ATS record of 10-7.
When playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs this year, USC has an ATS record of 5-9.

Key Total Facts

The Buckeyes games have had more than 149.5 points scored on 13 occasions this season.
Trojans games have finished with over 149.5 points scored 17 times this season.
These teams score 154.9 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 5.4.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State has an 11-6 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 64.7% of those games).
USC has won four, or 28.6%, of the 14 games it has played as underdogs this season.
Ohio State has gone 11-6 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -122 or shorter (winning 64.7%).
This season, USC has won four of its 13 games, or 30.8%, when it is the underdog by at least +102 on the moneyline.

Ohio State vs. USC: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Ohio State	USC
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	78.2 (73)	76.7 (103)
Points Allowed (Rank)	71.9 (182)	74.3 (255)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.9 (264)	7.3 (306)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.0 (146)	6.9 (264)
Assists (Rank)	12.9 (234)	15.3 (74)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.4 (99)	11.3 (187)

Ohio State 2024-25 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	28	17.4	3.5	4.3	1.1	0.1	1.9
Devin Royal	27	13.3	7.0	1.1	0.8	0.3	0.5
John Mobley Jr.	28	12.9	1.6	2.2	0.8	0.0	2.4
Micah Parrish	27	12.4	4.6	1.4	1.1	0.3	1.7
Meechie Johnson Jr.	10	9.1	2.5	2.7	1.1	0.1	2.0

USC 2024-25 Key Players

Trojans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Desmond Claude	25	16.2	3.6	4.2	0.7	0.2	0.7
Wesley Yates III	27	13.4	2.6	1.5	1.2	0.2	1.5
Chibuzo Agbo	27	11.5	4.3	1.2	1.0	0.1	2.1
Terrance Williams II	7	10.6	4.6	0.9	0.7	0.3	1.3
Saint Thomas	27	9.9	6.0	4.2	1.3	0.4	0.9