The USC Trojans take on the UCLA Bruins in Los Angeles, CA. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
UCLA is favored by 9.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -485. The total is set at 142.5 points.
Here are my USC vs. UCLA predictions and college basketball picks for March 8, 2025.
USC vs UCLA Prediction
My Pick: USC +10
My USC vs UCLA best bet is on the Trojans spread, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your college basketball bets, find the best lines using our live NCAAB odds page.
USC vs UCLA Odds
| USC Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -112 | 142.5 -110o / -110u | +370 |
| UCLA Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -108 | 142.5 -110o / -110u | -485 |
- USC vs UCLA spread: UCLA -9.5
- USC vs UCLA over/under: 142.5 points
- USC vs UCLA moneyline: UCLA -485, USC +370
- USC vs UCLA best bet: USC +10
Spread
I took USC on the spread at +10.
Moneyline
I have no play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
I have no play on the total.
My Pick: USC +10
USC vs UCLA College Basketball Betting Preview
The USC Trojans take on their crosstown rivals — the UCLA Bruins — in Pauley Pavilion.
UCLA defeated USC earlier in the season, 82-76.
USC is led by junior Desmond Claude and senior Chibuzo Agbo, and the Bruins won't be able to contain both, even though they're a great defensive team.
USC holds a 15-15 record, which is a disappointing season overall, but it would love to finish above .500 for some confidence leading into the Big Ten Tournament.
UCLA has had solid year (21-9) and is a dominant team at home (14-2).
UCLA doesn’t have an excellent track record on senior night, though. The Bruins are 0-10 in their last 10 senior night games. They also lost to USC last season, 62-56, on senior night.
I expect a dog fight tonight between these two teams. This is a very high spread for two familiar teams and rivals, so I’ll gladly take the points here.
