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Rutgers vs. USC prediction: USC favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Rutgers vs USC predictions for college basketball Saturday.
USC and Rutgers will meet in men's college basketball action at Galen Center on Saturday, with tipoff at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts USC as the most likely winner of the Rutgers vs. USC game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Rutgers vs. USC prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Rutgers and USC 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives USC an 89% chance of beating Rutgers. Our predicted final score has USC winning 81-68.
According to our model, USC (-12.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 146.5 points has a 56% chance of going over.
Rutgers vs. USC odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rutgers | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +12.5 (-110) | -12.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +640 | -950 |
| Total | o146.5 (-108) | u146.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rutgers 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 -12.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | USC | -950 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 146.5 total points.
Rutgers vs. USC game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between USC and Rutgers at Galen Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Rutgers vs. USC
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Galen Center
Conclusion
We predict USC, with an 89% win probability, will likely beat Rutgers 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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