Purdue vs. USC Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 17

Updated Jan. 17, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The USC Trojans (14-3, 3-3 Big Ten) aim to build on a four-game home winning streak when they host the No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers (16-1, 6-0 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET.

The Boilermakers head into their game against the Trojans as an 8.5-point favorite. The over/under for the game is set at 155.5.

Keep reading to get the download before betting on the Purdue-USC contest.

Purdue vs. USC How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
Where: Galen Center in Los Angeles, California
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Boilermakers vs Trojans Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Boilermakers	-8.5	-115	-105	155.5	-110	-110	-442	+340

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Purdue vs. USC Prediction

Pick ATS: Purdue (-8.5)
Pick OU: Over (155.5)
Prediction: Purdue 83, USC 74

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Purdue vs. USC Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Boilermakers 82, Trojans 74.
The Boilermakers have an 81.5% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Trojans sit with a 22.7% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Purdue is 9-8-0 ATS this season.
USC has compiled an 8-8-0 ATS record so far this season.
Purdue has covered the spread five times this season (5-7 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites.
USC has not covered the spread when an underdog by 8.5 points or more this year (in two opportunities).

Key Total Facts

In seven games this year, the Boilermakers and their opponent have combined to score more than 155.5 points.
Trojans games have gone over 155.5 points on 11 occasions this year.
The Boilermakers and Trojans average 170.5 points per game combined, which is 15 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Purdue has won 14 of 15 games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season (93.3%).
This season, USC has been the underdog three times and won one of those games.
Purdue has won all 11 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -442 or shorter.
USC has played as an underdog of +340 or more twice this season and lost both games.

Purdue vs. USC: Recent Results

Boilermakers vs Trojans Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/13/2025	Boilermakers	-10	149.5	-585	+426	76-71 PUR
2/7/2025	Boilermakers	-13.5	145.5	-1124	+706	90-72 PUR

Purdue vs. USC: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Purdue	USC
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	86 (32)	84.5 (50)
Points Allowed (Rank)	68.3 (57)	76.2 (250)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.9 (67)	9.7 (174)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.4 (70)	6.9 (279)
Assists (Rank)	20.9 (2)	16.5 (67)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.5 (30)	12.5 (284)

Purdue 2025-26 Key Players

Boilermakers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Braden Smith	17	14.2	3.7	9.6	1.9	0.2	1.5
Fletcher Loyer	17	13.8	2.2	1.8	0.8	0.1	2.6
Trey Kaufman-Renn	15	13.2	9.5	2.7	0.6	0.2	0.1
Oscar Cluff	17	11.8	8.3	1.7	0.4	0.8	0
C.J. Cox	17	8.8	2.3	1.2	0.6	0.1	1.6

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	17	19.1	4.5	3.2	0.8	1.3	2.2
Ezra Ausar	17	16.4	5.9	1.8	0.9	0.4	0
Jacob Cofie	17	9.8	6.4	1.8	1.1	1.8	0.6
Jaden Brownell	17	7.4	2.5	0.6	0.4	0.4	1.2