Purdue vs. USC betting: Big Ten Tournament preview for March 13

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The No. 14 seed USC Trojans (16-16, 7-13 Big Ten) are 10-point underdogs in their Big Ten Tournament matchup against the No. 6 seed Purdue Boilermakers (21-10, 13-7 Big Ten) on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. The winner moves one step closer to the conference championship and an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket. The matchup’s over/under is 149.5.

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Purdue Cover -10 vs USC -112

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Purdue vs. USC betting lines

  • Purdue moneyline odds to win: -585
  • USC moneyline odds to win: +426
  • Spread: Purdue (-10)
  • Total: 149.5

Purdue statistics, trends and more

Recent trends

  • The Boilermakers have seen an uptick in scoring recently, putting up 79.8 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.5 points more than the 78.3 they’ve scored this season.
  • Purdue has been less stingy on defense lately, giving up 77.1 points per game during its last 10 contests compared to the 70.6 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2024-25 season.
  • The Boilermakers’ past 10 outings have seen them make 8.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 39.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 8.3 makes and 38.6%.

Purdue betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 17-14-0 (Home: 10-6-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 14-9-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 19-12-0 (Home: 13-3-0; Away: 4-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-4 (Home: 13-2; Away: 4-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.6 (sixth in nation) 45.3 (261st) 29.5 (316th) 28.1 (30th) 16.2 (38th) 10.1 (75th)

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USC statistics, trends and more

Recent trends

  • While the Trojans are averaging 77.1 points per game in 2024-25, they have bettered that mark over their past 10 games, amassing 78.1 a contest.
  • Over its last 10 games, USC is surrendering 81.8 points per game, 6.3 more points than its season average (75.5).
  • The Trojans are sinking 8.2 three-pointers per contest with a 40.6% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.2 and 37%.

USC betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-19-0 (Home: 8-11-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 8-7-0; As Underdog: 5-12-0)
  • O-U-P: 23-8-1 (Home: 13-6-0; Away: 8-1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-3 (Home: 11-3; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-13 (Home: 1-4; Away: 3-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.4 (24th in nation) 46 (303rd) 28.7 (334th) 29 (58th) 15.6 (60th) 11.9 (254th)
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