USC vs. Penn State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 8

Updated Feb. 8, 2026 5:28 a.m. ET

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The USC Trojans (17-6, 6-6 Big Ten) visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (10-13, 1-11 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten rivals at Bryce Jordan Center, beginning at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The Trojans, who are favored by 3.5 points, are set to take on the Nittany Lions. The over/under for the game is set at 155.5.

Keep reading to get the download before placing bets on the USC-Penn State contest.

USC vs. Penn State How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
Where: Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Trojans vs Nittany Lions Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Trojans	-3.5	-111	-109	155.5	-110	-110	-179	+149

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USC vs. Penn State Prediction

Pick ATS: USC (-3.5)
Pick OU: Over (155.5)
Prediction: USC 80, Penn State 76

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USC vs. Penn State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Trojans 80, Nittany Lions 76.
The Trojans have a 64.2% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Nittany Lions sit with a 40.2% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

USC has won 12 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 10 times.
Penn State has won nine games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 14 times.
USC has an ATS record of 6-8 when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites this season.
Penn State is 5-6 ATS this year when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

The Trojans games have had more than 155.5 points scored on 12 occasions this year.
Nittany Lions games have gone over 155.5 points on 11 occasions this year.
The over/under for this game is 155.5 points, two fewer than the scoring average of the two teams combined.

Key Moneyline Facts

USC has won 13 of 15 games when favored on the moneyline this season (86.7%).
This season, Penn State has won one out of the 13 games, or 7.7%, in which it has been the underdog.
USC has gone 12-2 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -179 or shorter (winning 85.7%).
Penn State has not won as an underdog of +149 or more on the moneyline this season in 11 games with those odds or longer.

USC vs. Penn State: Recent Results

Trojans vs Nittany Lions Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/11/2025	Trojans	-3.5	150.5	-185	+153	92-67 USC

USC vs. Penn State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	USC	Penn State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81.4 (77)	76.1 (182)
Points Allowed (Rank)	75.3 (229)	79.7 (321)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.7 (137)	7.7 (319)
3pt Made (Rank)	6.3 (310)	7.4 (226)
Assists (Rank)	15.5 (88)	13.3 (233)
Turnovers (Rank)	12.1 (273)	9.1 (19)

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	23	18.3	4.2	3	0.7	1.3	2.2
Ezra Ausar	23	16	6.1	1.8	0.9	0.4	0
Alijah Arenas	5	11.8	2.8	1	0.4	0.4	1
Jacob Cofie	23	9.8	7.3	2.1	1	1.7	0.5

Penn State 2025-26 Key Players

Nittany Lions Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Freddie Filione V	23	14.1	3.5	2.5	1.1	0.1	1.3
Kayden Mingo	20	13.7	3.5	4.5	2.2	0.1	0.8
Josh Reed	23	10.3	3.9	1	1.1	0.1	0.8
Ivan Jurić	21	9.4	5.1	0.8	0.3	0.2	0.6
Melih Tunca	23	9	2.1	2.7	0.8	0.3	0.8