USC vs. Tulane betting: College basketball preview for April 1

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The USC Trojans (16-17) hit the court against the Tulane Green Wave (19-14) as 8.5-point favorites on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The matchup’s point total is set at 158.5.

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USC Cover -8.5 vs Tulane -106

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USC vs. Tulane betting lines

  • USC moneyline odds to win: -360
  • Tulane moneyline odds to win: +280
  • Spread: USC (-8.5)
  • Total: 158.5

USC statistics, trends and more

Recent trends

  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Trojans have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 78.0 points per contest over that span compared to the 76.9 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
  • USC’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has allowed 80.4 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 75.5 points per game its opponents average this season.
  • Over their last 10 contests, the Trojans are making 1.3 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.5 compared to 7.2 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (42.5% compared to 36.7% season-long).

USC betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-19-0 (Home: 8-11-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 8-7-0; As Underdog: 6-12-0)
  • O-U-P: 23-9-1 (Home: 13-6-0; Away: 8-1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-3 (Home: 11-3; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-14 (Home: 1-4; Away: 3-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.2 (24th in nation) 46.1 (307th) 28.8 (330th) 29.0 (53rd) 15.5 (60th) 11.8 (246th)

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Tulane statistics, trends and more

Recent trends

  • Over their past 10 games, the Green Wave are averaging 76.6 points per contest, 1.7 more than their season average (74.9).
  • In its previous 10 games, Tulane is surrendering 74.9 points per game, 5.1 more points than its season average (69.8).
  • The Green Wave are draining 0.5 fewer three-pointers per game over their past 10 games (7.2) compared to their season average (7.7), but they are delivering a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (36.2%) compared to their season mark (34.1%).

Tulane betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 15-16-0 (Home: 9-6-0; Away: 4-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-9-0; As Underdog: 8-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-17-0 (Home: 4-11-0; Away: 7-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 10-2; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-10 (Home: 2-1; Away: 2-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.5 (129th in nation) 40.5 (24th) 31.2 (221st) 32.7 (277th) 14.8 (91st) 10.1 (78th)
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