Michigan vs USC Basketball Odds

The Wolverines will play the Trojans on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:05 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Michigan and USC are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Michigan currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for USC is 97.00.
  • Away Michigan - Michigan starts this game with a 1-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home USC - USC meets Michigan boasting a 8-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Michigan currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big Ten Conference, with USC now standing 3rd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Michigan has a 0.769 overall win percentage, with USC matching up with a 0.692 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Michigan currently possesses 10-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, USC has tallied a 9-4 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Wolverines at Trojans Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

USC
Favorite

Michigan
Michigan has a -5.5 -120 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. USC has a +5.5 +100 point spread at BetMGM OH. USC is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 151.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 151.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

USC
Favorite

Michigan
Michigan is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Michigan at BetMGM. USC is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on USC. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Michigan vs USC College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, 2025?

Michigan is a -5.5 -120 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while USC is a +5.5 +100 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Michigan vs USC College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, 2025?

The best over line is 151.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 151.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Michigan vs USC College Basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, 2025?

Michigan is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and USC is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Michigan
USC
1/04/25 8:05pm EST
-5.5 -120+5.5 +100
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Underdog USC - USC bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.

A +5.5 USC underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Michigan - Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.

A -5.5 Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Michigan at USC Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Michigan
USC
First to 5 Points
1/04/25 8:05pm EST
-140+100Bet
Michigan
USC
First to 10 Points
1/04/25 8:05pm EST
-155+110Bet
Michigan
USC
First to 15 Points
1/04/25 8:05pm EST
-160+115Bet
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Game to Overtime
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Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Michigan, USC
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#24 Michigan11-30.7867-02-03-0-1.000W3
USC9-50.6438-31-01-2+20.333L1

Michigan & USC Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Michigan Championship Odds
2024-25 Michigan NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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Michigan
+5000
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USC Championship Odds
2024-25 USC NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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USC
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Michigan & USC Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Michigan vs USC College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at 8:05 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Michigan vs USC Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Michigan vs USC Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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