USC vs. UCLA Prediction: UCLA Predicted to Win College Basketball Matchup [3/8/2025]

UCLA will face USC in college basketball action at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects UCLA as the most likely winner of today's game.

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"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's USC-UCLA game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that UCLA is more likely to win, while USC has a lower chance of victory."

For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, visit our interactive USC vs. UCLA predictions page.

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USC vs. UCLA Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between USC and UCLA 10,000 times as part of our college basketball predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives UCLA an 83% chance of defeating USC. Our predicted final score has UCLA winning 75-65.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and USC and UCLA each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 142.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.

Pre-Game Probabilities

Last Updated: 12:33AM, Mar 9

Spread

Over / Under

Moneyline

USC

UCLA -9.0

47%

53%

-115

-105

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UCLA

USC USC

-115

UCLA -9.0

47%

53%

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UCLA UCLA

-105

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USC vs. UCLA Odds

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All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Our model's biggest edge in today's USC vs. UCLA matchup is on the spread.

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USC vs. UCLA Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's college basketball matchup between UCLA and USC at Pauley Pavilion is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: USC vs. UCLA
• Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Pauley Pavilion

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's USC vs. UCLA matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Conclusion

We predict UCLA, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat USC on Saturday.

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