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USC vs. Rutgers Prediction: Rutgers Predicted to Win College Basketball Matchup [2/23/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Sunday's USC vs Rutgers matchup.
Rutgers will square off with USC in college basketball action at Jersey Mike's Arena on Sunday, beginning at 6:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects Rutgers as the most likely winner of today's game.
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"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's USC-Rutgers game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows Rutgers with a win probability of 63%, while USC has 37%."
For expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, visit our interactive USC vs. Rutgers predictions page.
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USC vs. Rutgers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball game between USC and Rutgers 10,000 times as part of our college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Rutgers a 63% chance of beating USC. Our predicted final score has Rutgers winning 78-75.
According to our model, Rutgers (-3.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 152.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
USC vs. Rutgers Odds
We have researched the best College Basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | USC | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -164 |
| Total | o152.5 (-105) | u152.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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USC vs. Rutgers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's USC vs. Rutgers matchup is on the spread.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best college basketball picks for every game throughout the season.
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USC vs. Rutgers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's college basketball game between Rutgers and USC at Jersey Mike's Arena is scheduled to begin at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: USC vs. Rutgers
- Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Jersey Mike's Arena
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Sunday's USC vs. Rutgers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any USC vs. Rutgers picks, be sure to check out the latest college basketball predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict Rutgers, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat USC on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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