USC vs Rutgers Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Robert Nelson, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 13, 01:37 | 4 min read

Southern California Trojans (USC)

Basketball NCAAB Thu 13 Mar 07:30

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Rutgers Too Much for USC?

There are juicy Moneyline odds about Rutgers and our prediction is for them to benefit from home-court advantage and win. They should have the edge over USC and you can get 1.91.

Rutgers Claimed 95-85 Win in Previous H2H

USC Trojans suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 90-63 scoreline occurred on the road against UCLA Bruins.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won their last game, beating Minnesota Golden Gophers at home. It was a 75-67 (OT) win.

Rutgers had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 95-85 win over USC.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
USC 16-17 2537 2491 46 12-8 4-9 1L
Rutgers 15-17 2465 2482 -17 11-9 4-8 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

In order to come up with the best college basketball picks, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also lots of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key USC vs Rutgers stats:

  • Rutgers have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Rutgers have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Rutgers have won 2 consecutive games at home.
  • USC have lost all of their last 5 games on the road.
  • USC have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
  • USC have lost their last 6 games on the road.

USC vs Rutgers Prediction

The road team look opposable, so we’re going to make Rutgers our pick for this college showdown. You can currently get 1.91 for this selection on the Moneyline which looks good value.

Those who are looking for more value when backing Rutgers should consider the spread. Place a bet on them to cover the line that makes the most appeal at the odds.

Rutgers Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Dylan Harper Over 3.5 Assists 1.69 bet365 logo

Dylan Harper (Rutgers) is available at 1.69 to record Over 3.5 assists. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors can be confident with this Player Assists pick.

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Ace Bailey Over 16.5 Points 1.92 bet365 logo

Ace Bailey (Rutgers) can be backed to record Over 16.5 points at 1.92. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the total looks attractive for this player.

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USC vs Rutgers Bet Builder Tips

Moneyline Rutgers
Totals Over 153.5
Player Assists Dylan Harper Over 3.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Rutgers on the moneyline, Over 151.5 on the total and Dylan Harper (Rutgers) to get Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

USC USC logo 79 - 81 Rutgers logo Rutgers

We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take Rutgers to win 81-79. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

USC vs Rutgers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Books

You can choose Rutgers at 1.96 or alternatively USC who have betting odds of 1.87. According to the top sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 51%.

1.5 is the spread and 152.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to back Over 152.5, it’s 1.91.

In the Race to 20 Points betting, USC are favorites and they can be backed at 1.80 to attain this total first. If you want to back Rutgers, then odds of 1.87 can be found.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Dylan Harper Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Dylan Harper is available at 1.88 to rack up Over 18.5 points. If you want to go Under, then the same odds are available.

Player Points

Player Assists

Dylan Harper (Rutgers)
Over 3.5
1.68
Under 3.5
2.13
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Desmond Claude (USC)
Over 3.5
1.79
Under 3.5
1.98
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Wesley Yates III (USC)
Over 2.5
2.39
Under 2.5
1.55
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline

  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan State 27-6 2579 2219 360 18-4 9-2 1L
Maryland 25-8 2695 2211 484 20-3 5-5 1L
Wisconsin 26-9 2790 2465 325 16-3 10-6 1L
Michigan 25-9 2661 2422 239 16-5 9-4 3W
Oregon 24-9 2515 2341 174 13-4 11-5 1L
UCLA 22-10 2392 2103 289 15-5 7-5 1L
Purdue 22-11 2570 2346 224 16-4 6-7 1L
Illinois 21-12 2766 2462 304 15-6 6-6 1L
Indiana 19-13 2389 2305 84 14-5 5-8 1L
Nebraska 17-14 2337 2259 78 11-7 6-7 5L
Ohio State 17-15 2522 2353 169 12-8 5-7 2L
Penn State 16-15 2452 2270 182 13-6 3-9 1W
Iowa 17-16 2722 2630 92 14-7 3-9 1L
Northwestern 17-16 2390 2282 108 13-5 4-11 1L
USC 16-17 2537 2491 46 12-8 4-9 1L
Rutgers 15-17 2465 2482 -17 11-9 4-8 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2178 2231 -53 10-11 5-6 3L
Washington 12-18 2142 2277 -135 10-9 2-9 6L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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