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

Updated Feb. 8, 2026 10:28 a.m. ET

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The USC Trojans (17-6, 6-6 Big Ten) hit the road in Big Ten action against the Penn State Nittany Lions (10-13, 1-11 Big Ten) on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET.

The Trojans, who are favored by 3.5 points, are set to face the Nittany Lions. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5.

Continue scrolling to get everything you need to know before betting on the USC-Penn State game.

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	-109	-113	154.5	-110	-110	-159	+134

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USC vs. Penn State Prediction

Pick ATS: USC (-3.5)
Pick OU: Over (154.5)
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 encounter is Trojans 79, Nittany Lions 76.
The Trojans have a 61.4% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Nittany Lions hold a 42.7% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

USC is 12-10-0 ATS this season.
Penn State has compiled a 9-14-0 record against the spread this year.
USC is 6-8 ATS this season when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
Penn State is 5-6 ATS this year when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

In 12 games this season, the Trojans and their opponent have combined to score more than 154.5 points.
There have been 11 Nittany Lions games this year with more than 154.5 points scored.
The Trojans and Nittany Lions average 157.5 points per game combined, which is three more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

USC has won 13 of 15 games when listed as the moneyline favorite 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 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -159 or shorter (winning 85.7%).
Penn State has not won as an underdog of +134 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