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Iowa vs. USC prediction: USC favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Iowa vs USC predictions for college basketball Thursday.
USC and Iowa are scheduled to meet in the women's college basketball at Galen Center on Thursday, starting at 9:00 PM ET.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts USC as the most likely winner of the Iowa vs. USC game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Iowa vs. USC prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Iowa and USC 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives USC a 74% chance of beating Iowa.
According to our model, the over/under total of 131.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Iowa vs. USC odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Iowa | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-114) | +1.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -132 | +114 |
| Total | o131.5 (-110) | u131.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Iowa vs. USC picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | USC +1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | USC | +114 |
| Total | Over 131.5 | -110 |
According to our best women's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is USC to win.
Iowa vs. USC game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball action between USC and Iowa at Galen Center is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Iowa vs. USC
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Galen Center
Conclusion
We predict USC, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat Iowa on Thursday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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