USC Trojans vs Ohio State Buckeyes Picks and Predictions for Wednesday February 11 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 02/11/2026, 12:10 AM ET

The USC Trojans head to Columbus on Wednesday night to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena, with tipoff scheduled for 6:30 PM ET. This Big Ten matchup will be televised on BTN. At the time of this writing, the moneyline odds were not released. The total for the game is set at 151.5 points, with the over priced at -108 and the under at -112. Ohio State enters as a 7.5-point home favorite, while USC is listed as a +7.5 road underdog. For more daily college hoops coverage and betting insights, be sure to check out our free college basketball picks.

Trojans Building Momentum Away from Home

USC comes into this matchup with an 18-6 overall record and has been competitive on the road in conference play this season. The Trojans have won four of their last five games, picking up recent victories over Penn State, Indiana, Rutgers, and Wisconsin, with their lone setback coming in a narrow loss to Iowa.

From a numbers perspective, USC has been an efficient offensive team. The Trojans are averaging 81.3 points per game while allowing 75.3 points per contest. They shoot 47% from the field and do a good job crashing the boards, pulling down 37.5 rebounds per game, which helps them generate second-chance scoring opportunities.

A key strength for USC is their interior presence and rim protection. Averaging 5.7 blocks per game, the Trojans are able to contest shots and disrupt opponents in the paint. When USC controls the glass and protects the rim, they are capable of staying competitive even in tough road environments.

Subscribe Now

I authorize Picks And Parlays to send me promotional emails

I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. I have read and accepted the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. I consent that Picks And Parlays may use third-party services to process my data.

Terms & Conditions

Buckeyes Looking to Defend Home Court

Ohio State enters Wednesday’s contest with a 15-8 overall record and has been solid at home this season. The Buckeyes have dropped three of their last five games, with recent losses to Michigan and Wisconsin, but they also picked up wins over Maryland and Penn State during that stretch.

Offensively, Ohio State mirrors USC in scoring output, averaging 81.3 points per game while allowing 73.3 points per contest. The Buckeyes are efficient shooters, connecting on 49% of their field goal attempts, and they move the ball well with 15.0 assists per game, often finding open looks in half-court sets.

Where Ohio State tends to excel is in offensive efficiency and shot selection. While they don’t force many turnovers defensively, the Buckeyes are disciplined on offense and rarely beat themselves. Playing at home, that composure often translates into more consistent scoring runs.

USC Trojans vs Ohio State Buckeyes Pick

USC Trojans vs Ohio State Buckeyes Spread Pick

USC Trojans +7.5 (-115)

I’m taking USC plus the points in this matchup. The Trojans have been competitive on the road and are coming in with momentum, while Ohio State has shown some inconsistency against stronger conference opponents. With USC’s rebounding and shot-blocking ability, I expect them to keep this game closer than the spread suggests.

USC Trojans vs Ohio State Buckeyes Total Pick

Over 151.5

I like the over here. From my perspective, both teams have the offensive efficiency to push this game past the total, especially if Ohio State plays at a quicker pace at home and USC continues to score effectively in transition.

Final Score Prediction: Ohio State 80, USC 76

Betting on College Basketball?

Join Picks and Parlays premium for free and get a free $30 coupon with code FREE30
Get started and wager on college hoops today with our favorite online sportsbooks
Claim a CBB betting bonus offer with the best sportsbook promos