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Purdue vs. USC prediction: Purdue favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Purdue vs USC predictions for college basketball Saturday.
USC will take on the favored Purdue in men's college basketball action at Galen Center on Saturday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Purdue as the most likely winner of the Purdue vs. USC game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Purdue vs. USC prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Purdue and USC 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Purdue a 73% chance of beating USC. Our predicted final score has Purdue winning 82-75.
According to our model, USC (+9.5) has a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the 155.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Purdue vs. USC odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Purdue | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -9.5 (-102) | +9.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -430 | +350 |
| Total | o155.5 (-110) | u155.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Purdue 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 | -112 |
| Moneyline | USC | +350 |
| Total | Over 155.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is USC +9.5 at the spread.
Purdue vs. USC game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between USC and Purdue at Galen Center is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Purdue vs. USC
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Galen Center
Conclusion
We predict Purdue, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat USC on Saturday.
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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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