Nebraska vs. USC Predictions - January 22

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (12-6, 2-5 Big Ten) will look to break a four-game losing streak when they host the USC Trojans (11-7, 3-4 Big Ten) on January 22, 2025 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Nebraska is a 5.5-point favorite against USC when the Cornhuskers take on the Trojans on Wednesday. The over/under for the game is 144.5.

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Nebraska vs. USC Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
  • Game time: 9:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: Big Ten Network
  • Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Arena: Pinnacle Bank Arena

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Nebraska vs. USC Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Nebraska (-5.5)
  • Moneyline: Nebraska (-235), USC (+190)
  • Total: 144.5 points

Pick ATS:USC (+5.5)

  • Pick OU: Over (144.5)
  • Prediction: Nebraska 76, USC 72

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Nebraska vs. USC Comparison

Nebraska Rank Nebraska Stat USC Stat USC Rank
134th 76.6 Points Scored 77.0 122nd
124th 69.9 Points Allowed 72.3 212th
170th 13.9 Assists 16.2 49th
240th 12.0 Turnovers 11.3 166th
110th 46.3% Field Goal % 48.4% 37th
64th 41.2% Field Goal % Allowed 44.2% 231st

Nebraska Key Players

  • Brice Williams leads the Cornhuskers in points and assists per game, scoring 18.6 points and distributing 2.6 assists.
  • Nebraska's best rebounder is Berke Buyuktuncel, who averages 5.9 boards per game in addition to a PPG average of 7.2.
  • Connor Essegian leads the Cornhuskers in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.
  • The Nebraska steals leader is Sam Hoiberg, who averages 1.4 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Buyuktuncel, who compiles 0.8 rejections per contest.

USC Key Players

  • Saint Thomas has tallied 6.1 boards and 4.1 assists per game, and is atop the Trojans leaderboards in those stat categories.
  • Desmond Claude scores 16.0 points per game, and is at the top of the USC scoring leaderboard. Claude also grabs 3.8 rebounds and averages 4.1 assists per game.
  • Chibuzo Agbo is the most prolific from distance for the Trojans, hitting 2.3 threes per game.
  • USC's leader in steals is Thomas (1.4 per game), and its leader in blocks is Rashaun Agee (0.5 per game).

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