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USC vs. Illinois prediction: Why USC is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [2/8/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get USC vs Illinois predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Illinois will square off with USC in women's college basketball action at State Farm Center on Sunday, starting at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects USC as the most likely winner of the USC vs. Illinois game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
USC vs. Illinois prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's women's basketball matchup between USC and Illinois 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives USC an 82% chance of beating Illinois.
According to our model, the 133.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
USC vs. Illinois odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | USC | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-110) | +3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -180 | +154 |
| Total | o133.5 (-110) | u133.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
USC vs. Illinois picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 -3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | USC | -180 |
| Total | Under 133.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is USC to win.
USC vs. Illinois game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's women's basketball matchup between Illinois and USC at State Farm Center is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: USC vs. Illinois
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: State Farm Center
Conclusion
We predict USC, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat Illinois on Sunday.
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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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