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Purdue vs. USC prediction: USC favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/18/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Purdue vs USC predictions for college basketball Sunday.
USC will square off with Purdue in women's college basketball action at Galen Center on Sunday, beginning at 5:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts USC as the most likely winner of the Purdue vs. USC game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Purdue vs. USC prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's women's basketball game between Purdue and USC 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives USC a 99% chance of defeating Purdue.
According to our model, the 128.5-point over/under has a 61% chance of going over.
Purdue vs. USC odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Purdue | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +16.5 (-110) | -16.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +1200 | -2381 |
| Total | o128.5 (-110) | u128.5 (-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 -16.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | USC | -2381 |
| Total | Over 128.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is USC -16.5 at the spread.
Purdue vs. USC game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's women's basketball game between USC and Purdue at Galen Center is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: Purdue vs. USC
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Galen Center
Conclusion
We predict USC, with a 99% win probability, will likely beat Purdue on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Purdue vs. USC insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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