The Iowa Hawkeyes (12-4, 3-2 Big Ten) are slight underdogs (by 3 points) to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the USC Trojans (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 161.5 points.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Spread
Bet $20, Payout $38.52
USC Cover -3 vs Iowa -108
USC vs. Iowa betting lines
- USC moneyline odds to win: -154
- Iowa moneyline odds to win: +127
- Spread: USC (-3)
- Total: 161.5
USC statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- USC did a better job covering the spread in away games (6-6-0) than it did at home (7-8-0) last season.
- The Trojans hit the over on the total in a lower percentage of games at home (53.3%) than away games (66.7%) last year.
- As a moneyline favorite, USC won a higher percentage of its games at home (.667) compared to away games (.500) last year.
Recent trends
- The Trojans have seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 74.0 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.1 points fewer than the 76.1 they’ve scored this season.
- The last 10 games have seen USC give up 70.5 points per game, equal to its season-long average.
- The Trojans’ 5.7 made three-pointers per-game average in their last 10 games are less than the 6.2 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 33.5% compared to their season-long percentage of 33.3% from beyond the arc.
USC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-10-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 2-5-0)
- O-U-P: 10-5-1 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 2-0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 8-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.4 (67th in nation) | 42.9 (157th) | 29.4 (328th) | 29.4 (94th) | 15.7 (84th) | 11.1 (135th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on USC vs. Iowa? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Iowa statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Last year, Iowa was 6-10-0 at home against the spread (.375 winning percentage). Away, it was 5-7-0 ATS (.417).
- In terms of the over/under, Hawkeyes games finished over more frequently at home (11 of 16, 68.8%) than away (eight of 12, 66.7%) last year.
- As moneyline underdogs last season, the Hawkeyes won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than away (4-7).
Recent trends
- While the Hawkeyes are putting up 89.6 points per game in 2024-25, they have improved that mark in their past 10 games, amassing 93.1 a contest.
- While Iowa is giving up 76.7 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 80.8 points per contest.
- The Hawkeyes are sinking 11.1 three-pointers per game in their past 10 games, which is 0.3 more than their average for the season (10.8). Likewise, they own a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (41.9%) compared to their season average from downtown (39.5%).
Iowa betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-6-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 9-4-0; As Underdog: 1-2-0)
- O-U-P: 10-6-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 2-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-1 (Home: 10-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.9 (sixth in nation) | 46.1 (307th) | 31.4 (261st) | 35.6 (347th) | 19.8 (third) | 10.3 (66th) |
Author Profile
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
