USC vs. Penn State Women's Basketball Predictions - January 12

Michigan v USC

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The Penn State Lady Lions (9-7) will attempt to stop a five-game losing streak when they visit the USC Trojans (15-1) on January 12, 2025 at Galen Center.

USC is a major 26.5-point favorite against Penn State when the Trojans face off with the Lady Lions on Sunday. A 147.5-point over/under is set for the game.

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USC vs. Penn State Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Sunday, January 12, 2025
  • Game time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: Big Ten Network
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Arena: Galen Center
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USC vs. Penn State Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: USC (-26.5)
  • Moneyline: USC (-50000), Penn State (+4000)
  • Total: 147.5 points

Pick ATS:Penn State (+26.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (147.5)
  • Prediction: USC 81, Penn State 58

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USC vs. Penn State Comparison

USC Rank USC Stat Penn State Stat Penn State Rank
11th 84.1 Points Scored 75.2 53rd
10th 53.4 Points Allowed 66.4 242nd
17th 18.3 Assists 17.8 22nd
127th 14.9 Turnovers 19.6 346th
38th 46.1% Field Goal % 46.7% 24th
7th 33.9% Field Goal % Allowed 40.9% 221st

USC Key Players

  • The leader in points and assists for the Trojans is JuJu Watkins, who scores 24.9 points and distributes 3.9 assists per game.
  • Rayah Marshall is USC's best rebounder, hauling in an average of 9.1 boards in each contest while scoring 8.1 points per game.
  • The Trojans get the most three-point shooting production out of Watkins, who knocks down 2.1 threes per game.
  • The USC steals leader is Watkins, who averages 2.4 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Marshall, who compiles 2.2 rejections per contest.

Penn State Key Players

  • Gracie Merkle collects 16.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game for the Lady Lions, enough to be the leading scorer and rebounder on the team.
  • Alli Campbell's assist statline leads Penn State with 4.3 assists per game.
  • Moriah Murray is reliable from distance and leads the Lady Lions with 2.8 made threes per game.
  • Campbell (1.8 steals per game) is the steal leader for Penn State while Merkle (1.9 blocks per game) is the block leader.

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