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USC at UCLA: How to watch, odds, score predictions from ESPN, KenPom

275133747_4796292347117549_592518599057046758_nby:Jonathan Wagner•03/05/22•

Jonathan Wagner

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USC hits the road for a trip to UCLA on Saturday night in a game that will determine second place in the regular season Pac-12 standings. Here is everything you need to know for the matchup, including how to watch, odds, and score predictions from ESPN and KenPom.

How to watch USC at UCLA

Time: 10 p.m. ET

Location: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA

Network: ESPN

Odds

UCLA is currently a 7.5-point home favorite over USC on Saturday, according to the Vegas Insider consensus odds. Vegas also lists the game with an over/under of 136 points.

ESPN predictions

Predicted winner: UCLA

Predicted point differential: 11.4 points

Win probability (for UCLA): 86%

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a predictive tool used to project team performances across the nation. ESPN expects UCLA to cruise to a victory over USC to wrap up the regular season, locking up second place in the Pac-12. The game is also listed with a matchup quality of 80.6.

KenPom predictions

Predicted winner: UCLA

Predicted final score: UCLA 73 – USC 63

Win probability (for UCLA): 82%

Like ESPN’s BPI, KenPom is another predictive tool used to predict team performances across college basketball. KenPom closely follows ESPN’s predictions, with the Bruins walking away with a convincing victory over the Trojans.

USC topped UCLA in the last meeting between the two teams

On February 12, USC hosted UCLA in the first matchup between the two Pac-12 foes of the season. The Trojans escaped with a narrow 67-64 victory. USC lost its last game, falling by 20 against Arizona, who has clinched the regular season Pac-12 title. The Trojans, though, have won six out of seven and eight out of their last ten. USC currently sits at 25-5 overall and 14-5 in the Pac-12.

UCLA responded to the loss to USC with three straight wins, but then lost again in late February to Oregon. The Bruins have since responded with two straight victories, giving them five wins in their last six outings. UCLA is currently 22-6 overall and 14-5 in the Pac-12.

Both teams are locked into the NCAA Tournament field, so at this point, Saturday’s game is all for seeding in the upcoming conference and NCAA tournaments. In ESPN’s latest Bracketology, USC is a seven seed and UCLA is a four seed. In On3’s latest projected field, UCLA is also a four seed but USC is up to a six seed.