The Northwestern Wildcats (12-10, 3-8 Big Ten) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the USC Trojans (13-8, 5-5 Big Ten) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Welsh-Ryan Arena as 3.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 9:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network. The point total is 138 in the matchup.
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Northwestern Cover -3.5 vs USC -109
Northwestern vs. USC betting lines
- Northwestern moneyline odds to win: -173
- USC moneyline odds to win: +144
- Spread: Northwestern (-3.5)
- Total: 138
Northwestern statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, Northwestern owns a worse record against the spread (6-6-1) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-3-0).
- In terms of over/unders, the Wildcats hit the over less consistently in home games, as they’ve eclipsed the total nine times in 13 opportunities this season (69.2%). In away games, they have hit the over six times in six opportunities (100%).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Wildcats have picked up their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 74.0 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 73.9 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- Northwestern’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has allowed 76.2 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 69.6 points per game its opponents average this season.
- The Wildcats are trending up from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 8.1 threes per game and shooting 33.8% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 6.9 makes and 33.5% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Northwestern betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-10-1 (Home: 6-6-1; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 6-4-1 (As Favorite: 6-5-1; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
- O-U-P: 16-6-0 (Home: 9-4-0; Away: 6-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-2 (Home: 8-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 2-2; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.2 (214th in nation) | 43.4 (167th) | 30.9 (268th) | 31.4 (197th) | 14.8 (107th) | 9.3 (17th) |
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USC statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, USC is 6-9-0 at home against the spread (.400 winning percentage). Away, it is 3-1-0 ATS (.750).
- Looking at the over/under, Trojans games have gone over 10 of 15 times at home (66.7%), and three of four away (75%).
- The Trojans, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-3) than on the road (3-1) this season.
Recent trends
- The Trojans are scoring 78.9 points per game over their last 10 games, which is 2.2 more than their average for the season (76.7).
- USC is ceding 75.1 points per contest over its past 10 games, which is 2.7 more points than it is allowing for the season (72.4).
- The Trojans are sinking 7.5 threes per game with a 37.9% three-point percentage over their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 6.6 and 34.7%.
USC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-12-0 (Home: 6-9-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
- O-U-P: 14-6-1 (Home: 10-5-0; Away: 3-0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 9-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-6 (Home: 1-3; Away: 3-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.9 (41st in nation) | 44.8 (250th) | 29.2 (328th) | 28.5 (48th) | 15.7 (63rd) | 11.0 (148th) |
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