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USC vs. UCLA prediction: UCLA favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get USC vs UCLA predictions for college basketball Saturday.
UCLA will square off with USC in women's college basketball action at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects UCLA as the most likely winner of the USC vs. UCLA game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
USC vs. UCLA prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's women's basketball matchup between USC and UCLA 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives UCLA an 81% chance of defeating USC.
According to our model, the over/under total of 133.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
USC vs. UCLA odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | USC | UCLA |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +17.5 (-110) | -17.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +1300 | -2778 |
| Total | o133.5 (-110) | u133.5 (-110) |
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 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 +17.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | USC | +1300 |
| Total | Over 133.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is USC +17.5 at the spread.
USC vs. UCLA game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's women's basketball game between UCLA and USC at Pauley Pavilion is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: USC vs. UCLA
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Pauley Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict UCLA, with an 81% win probability, will likely beat USC on Saturday.
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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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