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USC vs. UCLA prediction: UCLA favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get USC vs UCLA predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
UCLA will take on USC in men's college basketball action at Pauley Pavilion on Tuesday, commencing at 11:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts UCLA as the most likely winner of the USC vs. UCLA game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
USC vs. UCLA prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between USC and UCLA 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives UCLA a 76% chance of beating USC. Our predicted final score has UCLA winning 78-70.
According to our model, UCLA (-6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 150.5 points has a 55% chance of staying under.
USC vs. UCLA odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | USC | UCLA |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-102) | -6.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +265 | -300 |
| Total | o150.5 (-110) | u150.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
USC vs. UCLA 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 | UCLA -6.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | UCLA | -300 |
| Total | Under 150.5 | -108 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 150.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
USC vs. UCLA game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball action between UCLA and USC at Pauley Pavilion is scheduled to start at 11:00 PM ET.
- Who: USC vs. UCLA
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Time: 11:00 PM ET/8:00PM PT
- Venue: Pauley Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict UCLA, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat USC on Tuesday.
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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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