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USC vs. Michigan State prediction: Why USC is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get USC vs Michigan State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Michigan State and USC are scheduled to meet in the women's college basketball at Jack Breslin Students Events Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts USC as the most likely winner of the USC vs. Michigan State game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
USC vs. Michigan State prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's women's basketball game between USC and Michigan State 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives USC a 65% chance of defeating Michigan State.
According to our model, the over/under total of 137.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
USC vs. Michigan State odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | USC | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-110) | -5.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +185 | -220 |
| Total | o137.5 (-108) | u137.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
USC vs. Michigan State picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 +5.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | USC | +185 |
| Total | Over 137.5 | -108 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is USC to win.
USC vs. Michigan State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball game between Michigan State and USC at Jack Breslin Students Events Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: USC vs. Michigan State
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Jack Breslin Students Events Center
Conclusion
We predict USC, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat Michigan State on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate USC vs. Michigan State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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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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