USC Favored to Win Against Troy in College Basketball Showdown

LOS ANGELES, CA – The USC Trojans will host the Troy Trojans on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET at the Galen Center. USC enters the game as the favorite, boasting an 18.5-point spread over Troy.

USC aims to extend its home win streak to four games after a strong start to the season, holding a perfect 3-0 record. The team has shown prowess on both ends, scoring an average of 76.7 points per game, while allowing 74.6 points.

Troy, currently at 4-2, also looks to build momentum after their recent overtime victory against San Diego State. The team is averaging 73.4 points per game and allows only 65.7 points, highlighting their solid defensive capabilities.

The game’s Over/Under is set at 159.5 total points. Betting analysis predicts a 76.3% chance of a USC victory based on game simulations and key player performances. USC has a slightly better chance to cover the spread at 57.2% confidence.

USC’s Desmond Claude leads the team in scoring with 15.8 points per game, while Troy’s Victor Valdes is matched up closely with his own 16 points per game. Other key players include USC’s Wesley Yates III and Troy’s Thomas Dowd, both contributing significantly to their teams’ offensive strategies.

Betting insights show that USC holds a strong advantage based on recent game trends and overall performance metrics, making them a compelling choice for bettors tonight.