Utah Runnin’ Utes vs. USC Trojans Betting Preview, Odds & Prediction, 2–15–2024

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Utah Utes (15–8) vs. USC Trojans (9–15)

The Utah Utes and the USC Trojans meet Thursday night in college basketball action from Galen Center in Southern California. This will be the first meeting of these two Pac-12 rivals this season as the Utes look to avenge the five straight losses to the Trojans dating back to 2021. This game promises to be a compelling showdown with oddsmakers listing the USC Trojans as -1.5 point home favorites.

Utah vs. USC Game Info

Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Time: 11:00 PM ET
Venue: Galen Center
Spread: Utah +1.5, USC -1.5
Moneyline: Utah +102, USC -122
Total: 148.5

Utah Betting Preview

The Utah Utes enter this matchup at 15–9 overall following a loss to Arizona State over the weekend. The Utes were in a favorable position in the Pac-12 standings before losing four out of their last five games and entered Thursday night with a 1–5 road record. The Utes are scoring 79.2 points per game with 39.6 rebounds per game while allowing 73.2 points per game this season. Branden Carlson leads the team averaging 17 points per game and 7 RPG followed by Gabe Madsen who contributes 13.1 PPG. The Utes are 11–13 ATS on the season.

USC Betting Preview

The USC Trojans are 9–15 overall this season after they lost to Stanford by a score of 99–68 in their last game as +2 point road dogs. The Trojans have also struggled recently going just 2–8 over their last 10 games. The Trojans are scoring 74.4 points per game with 35.7 rebounds per game while giving up 75.3 points per game this season. USC is led by 6'3 senior guard Boogie Ellis with 16.4 PPG, while also adding 3.6 RPG and 3.2 APG, followed by Freshman guard Isaiah Collier is now averaging 15.8 PPG to go with a team-high 4.0 APG. The Trojans are 6–5 SU at home this season.

Free Pick

As the spread indicates, this will be a hard-fought conference rivalry game. Considering performance trends and key player matchups, this game could favor Utah Utes thanks to their superior offensive efficiency and Branden Carlson’s impact on this game. While the Trojans have played better at home compared to the road, it’s hard to overlook their most recent 31-point loss to Stanford. Which USC shows up on Thursday night? I think this matchup favors the Utes to get back in the win column and cover the +1.5-point spread. The Utes are still in play for an NCAA Tournament spot and Thursday night is a good chance to get back on track. Take the Utes +1.5 on the road to cover this spread as the wrong team is favored in this matchup.