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Maryland vs. USC prediction: USC favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/13/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Maryland vs USC predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
USC will take on Maryland in men's college basketball action at Galen Center on Tuesday, beginning at 10:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts USC as the most likely winner of the Maryland vs. USC game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Maryland vs. USC prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between Maryland and USC 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives USC an 83% chance of beating Maryland. Our predicted final score has USC winning 80-69.
According to our model, USC (-9.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 150.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Maryland vs. USC odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Maryland | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-110) | -9.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +375 | -475 |
| Total | o150.5 (-110) | u150.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Maryland 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 -9.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | USC | -475 |
| Total | Under 150.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is USC -9.5 at the spread.
Maryland vs. USC game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball matchup between USC and Maryland at Galen Center is scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM ET.
- Who: Maryland vs. USC
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Time: 10:30 PM ET/7:30PM PT
- Venue: Galen Center
Conclusion
We predict USC, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat Maryland on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Maryland vs. USC insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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