USC vs. Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions
The USC Trojans (5-2) and Gonzaga Bulldogs (5-1) meet Saturday at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the USC vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Trojans bounced back from a neutral-floor loss against Oklahoma on Nov. 24, posting a 106-78 win over Eastern Washington. It is now 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 3 games overall, with the Over going 3-1 in the past 4 outings and 5-2 in 7 contests overall.
If that wasn't good enough news for USC, G Bronny James has been cleared for a full return to basketball after his cardiac arrest. It's uncertain when he'll make his game debut.
The Bulldogs topped Cal State Bakersfield 81-65 on Nov. 28, but failed to cover as 28.5-point favorites. The Zags have won all but 1 game, falling to Purdue in the Maui Invitational, while they are just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 games overall. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 outings, too.
Gonzaga is No. 10 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll.
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USC vs. Gonzaga odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:25 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): USC +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Gonzaga -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): USC +3.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
USC vs. Gonzaga picks and predictions
Prediction
Gonzaga 77, USC 69
Moneyline
GONZAGA (-170) is a little on the pricey side, but not a bad play if you want to declare a winner and you do not want to worry about laying the points.
Gonzaga has been much better to date, although this is a clash of 2 heavyweight West Coast titans.
Against the spread
GONZAGA -3.5 (-110) is a worth a look laying the points, as it should get the job done by 2 or more buckets.
It won 69-65 already this season against UCLA, although it just missed the cover as a 4.5-point favorite. The Zags are a good defensive team, too, and that will be the major difference here.
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Over/Under
UNDER 152.5 (-105) is a big number. Go low in Vegas.
The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games overall for the Zags. Gonzaga has allowed 65 or fewer points in 3 in a row, and 4 of the past 5 games overall.
For USC, the Over has hit in 3 of the past 4 games overall. However, it has had 2 of its best defensive performances against Kansas State, Oklahoma and Seton Hall, the best teams on its schedule.
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