USC Trojans vs Washington Huskies Picks and Predictions for Wednesday March 11 2026
The USC Trojans face the Washington Huskies in the Big Ten Tournament 2nd Round on Wednesday at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:30 PM ET, and the game will stream on Peacock. Both teams finished the regular season with identical conference records and now meet in an important tournament matchup where the winner moves forward in the bracket. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more betting insight and daily selections.
USC Trying to Halt a Late-Season Slide
The USC Trojans enter the Big Ten Tournament with an 18-13 overall record and struggled significantly away from home late in the season. USC has recently lost to UCLA twice, Washington, Nebraska, and Oregon, which means the Trojans enter the tournament on a difficult stretch after showing stronger form earlier in the year.
Offensively, USC averages 78.6 points per game while allowing 77.8 points per contest. The Trojans shoot 45% from the field, average 36.3 rebounds per game, and record 15.1 assists per game. Defensively, USC contributes 5.6 blocks and 6.4 steals per game, giving them one of the stronger shot-blocking presences in the conference.
A key factor for USC will be whether it can rediscover its offensive rhythm. The Trojans have struggled to finish possessions during this losing streak, and their defense has also allowed too many high-scoring games. If USC can control the boards and generate second-chance opportunities, it could give the Trojans a path to breaking the slump.
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Washington Bringing Confidence into the Tournament
The Washington Huskies come into this matchup with a 15-16 overall record and also had mixed results away from home this season. Washington has recently won over USC and Rutgers while recently losing to Oregon, Wisconsin, and Maryland. That recent win over USC gives the Huskies an important confidence boost heading into this rematch.
The Huskies average 76.8 points per game while allowing 73.1 points per contest. Washington shoots 46% from the field, averages 36.8 rebounds per game, and produces 13.5 assists per game. On defense, the Huskies contribute 4.1 blocks and 5.7 steals per game, giving them a balanced defensive presence.
Washington’s biggest advantage in this matchup could be its defensive efficiency. The Huskies allow fewer points per game than USC and have already demonstrated they can slow the Trojans’ offense in their recent meeting. If Washington controls tempo and forces USC into half-court possessions, the Huskies could put themselves in position to advance.
USC Trojans vs Washington Huskies Pick
USC Trojans vs Washington Huskies Pick
- Pick: Washington Huskies Moneyline
Washington enters this game with momentum after already defeating USC recently, and the Trojans are currently on a five-game losing streak. The Huskies also have the stronger defensive numbers between the two teams, which could prove decisive in a neutral-site tournament environment.
USC Trojans vs Washington Huskies Total Pick
- Pick: Over if the total is set at 150.5
I like the over in this matchup because both teams average well over 75 points per game and have shown the ability to push the pace offensively. Even though Washington defends slightly better, USC tends to play at a tempo that can lead to higher-scoring games, especially in tournament situations.
Final Score Prediction: Washington Huskies 78, USC Trojans 73
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