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USC vs. Penn State prediction: Why USC is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/8/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get USC vs Penn State predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Penn State and USC will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, with tipoff at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects USC as the most likely winner of the USC vs. Penn State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
USC vs. Penn State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between USC and Penn State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives USC a 58% chance of defeating Penn State. Our predicted final score has USC winning 79-76.
According to our model, Penn State (+3.5) has a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the 157.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
USC vs. Penn State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | USC | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-102) | +3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -166 | +160 |
| Total | o157.5 (-105) | u157.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
USC vs. Penn State 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 | Penn State +3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Penn State | +160 |
| Total | Over 157.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Penn State +3.5 at the spread.
USC vs. Penn State game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball game between Penn State and USC at Bryce Jordan Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: USC vs. Penn State
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Bryce Jordan Center
Conclusion
We predict USC, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat Penn State on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate USC vs. Penn State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced 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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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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