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

Published Jan. 16, 2026 3:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers (16-1, 6-0 Big Ten) will look to continue an eight-game win streak when they visit the USC Trojans (14-3, 3-3 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Galen Center. The matchup airs at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock.

The Boilermakers take the court as 7.5-point favorites against the Trojans. The game's point total is set at 154.5.

Keep reading to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the Purdue-USC game.

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	-7.5	-114	-106	154.5	-110	-110	-385	+300

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Purdue vs. USC Prediction

Pick ATS: Purdue (-7.5)
Pick OU: Over (154.5)
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 game is Boilermakers 81, Trojans 74.
The Boilermakers have a 79.4% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Trojans sit with a 25.0% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Purdue has put together a 9-8-0 record against the spread this season.
USC has compiled an 8-8-0 ATS record so far this season.
Purdue has an ATS record of 6-7 when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites this season.
USC has not covered the spread when an underdog by 7.5 points or more this year (in two opportunities).

Key Total Facts

The Boilermakers games have had more than 154.5 points scored on seven occasions this year.
Trojans games have gone over 154.5 points on 11 occasions this year.
The total for this matchup is 154.5 points, 16.0 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Purdue has been the moneyline favorite 15 times this season. They've gone 14-1 in those games.
This season, USC has won one out of the three games in which it has been the underdog.
Purdue has won all 11 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -385 or shorter.
USC has played as an underdog of +300 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)	86.0 (34)	84.5 (53)
Points Allowed (Rank)	68.3 (58)	76.2 (249)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.9 (67)	9.7 (174)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.4 (70)	6.9 (278)
Assists (Rank)	20.9 (2)	16.5 (68)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.5 (30)	12.5 (280)

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	0.0
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	6.0	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	0.0
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