Tulane vs USC Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Mike Allen, Senior NCAAB Analyst | Published: 24 days ago | Last Updated: Apr 2, 05:37 | 4 min read

Tulane Green Wave

Basketball MGM Grand Garden Arena Wed 2 Apr 11:00

Southern California Trojans (USC)

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Expect a Tight Affair

Tulane Green Wave (19-14, 12-6 American) play USC Trojans 16-17, 7-13 Big Ten) in this College Basketball Crown first round game at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

We’re making Tulane against the spread our prediction when they face USC. The betting line is favorably set at +8.5 and you can secure 1.88 that this happens.

Each Team Lost Previous Clash

Tulane Green Wave were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Memphis Tigers claimed a 78-77 win.

USC Trojans were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 76-71 reverse against Purdue Boilmakers.

NCAAB Regular Season Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Tulane 19-14 2473 2304 169 15-5 4-9 1L
USC 16-17 2537 2491 46 12-8 4-9 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The college basketball picks are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Tulane vs USC stats:

  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Tulane in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Tulane in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Tulane in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by USC in 3 consecutive games.

Tulane vs USC Prediction

There’s some great value on the spread for this college showdown and we like the underdogs at +8.5. We’re happy to take Tulane with this advantage at 1.88.

If you want to secure a bigger potential payout on your wager, there’s the possibility to move the line. Take a look at the various prices and see which spread you think will be covered.

Tulane +8.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

Our Pick

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Tulane vs USC Bet Builder Tips

Spread Tulane +8.5
Totals Under 155.5
Result & BTTS 80 Tulane / No

Our same game parlay pick is Tulane +8.5 on the spread, Under 155.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Tulane to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your picks to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored basketball bet on the matchup which interests them most.

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Correct Score Prediction

Tulane Tulane logo 73 - 79 USC logo USC

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back USC to win 79-73 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

Tulane vs USC Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

USC Big Favorites on the Moneyline

Sportsbooks’ favorites USC are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the 1.28 about them triumphing means a 78% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 3.80 about Tulane.

The spread currently stands at 8.5 and the total points line is 158.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 158.5, this outcome can be backed at 1.95.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tulane logo Tulane Stats

USC logo USC Stats

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan State 27-6 2579 2219 360 18-4 9-2 1L
Maryland 25-8 2695 2211 484 20-3 5-5 1L
Wisconsin 26-9 2790 2465 325 16-3 10-6 1L
Michigan 25-9 2661 2422 239 16-5 9-4 3W
Oregon 24-9 2515 2341 174 13-4 11-5 1L
UCLA 22-10 2392 2103 289 15-5 7-5 1L
Purdue 22-11 2570 2346 224 16-4 6-7 1L
Illinois 21-12 2766 2462 304 15-6 6-6 1L
Indiana 19-13 2389 2305 84 14-5 5-8 1L
Nebraska 17-14 2337 2259 78 11-7 6-7 5L
Ohio State 17-15 2522 2353 169 12-8 5-7 2L
Penn State 16-15 2452 2270 182 13-6 3-9 1W
Iowa 17-16 2722 2630 92 14-7 3-9 1L
Northwestern 17-16 2390 2282 108 13-5 4-11 1L
USC 16-17 2537 2491 46 12-8 4-9 1L
Rutgers 15-17 2465 2482 -17 11-9 4-8 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2178 2231 -53 10-11 5-6 3L
Washington 12-18 2142 2277 -135 10-9 2-9 6L
American Athletic Conference Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Memphis 29-5 2725 2490 235 16-2 13-3 8W
North Texas 24-8 2179 1910 269 16-3 8-5 1L
UAB 22-12 2806 2592 214 15-5 7-7 1L
Tulane 19-14 2473 2304 169 15-5 4-9 1L
East Carolina 19-14 2502 2434 68 14-7 5-7 1L
Wichita State 19-14 2437 2396 41 13-6 6-8 1L
Florida Atlantic 18-15 2598 2483 115 11-6 7-9 1L
Temple 17-15 2520 2487 33 13-4 4-11 1L
Tulsa 14-19 2365 2417 -52 9-9 5-10 1L
South Florida 13-19 2381 2385 -4 9-7 4-12 5L
Rice 13-19 2249 2249 0 8-11 5-8 4L
UTSA 12-19 2378 2382 -4 7-7 5-12 1L
Charlotte 11-22 2328 2460 -132 9-9 2-13 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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