Purdue vs. USC Pick – February 7, 2025
The USC Trojans (13-9) and seventh-ranked Purdue Boilermakers (18-5) will clash in a Big Ten showdown on Friday, February 7 at 7:00 PM ET at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Boilermakers are moderately favored with a point spread at -13.5 (-110) at Mybookie.
USC Trojans Betting Preview
The Trojans are back on the losing side after a 77-75 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats, but they covered the 2.5-underdog spread. They are now 2-3 over their last five games and do not have good momentum as they approach this next matchup.
The game was tied until a few seconds left when Nick Martinelli landed a shot with 2.3 seconds remaining. The Trojans had a solid first half, as they were down by just two to end the first part of the game. Clark Slajchert led with 24 points and only missed two of his 11 shots.
On paper, the Trojans should have won since they shot better from the field and from deep. The key to this game was rebounding, as the Trojans grabbed 27 boards while the Wildcats had 43. The Wildcats had 23 of those rebounds as offensive, meaning a lot of second chance opportunities.
The Trojans are producing 76.6 points per game while making 48.1 percent of their shots. On the other end, they are allowing 72.6 points per game from opposing teams. This margin does not offer a lot of breathing room, as they have lost a handful of games under five points.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Boilermakers have won their last three and are 4-1 in their previous five. Their most recent victory was a 90-81 performance over the Iowa Hawkeyes, where they covered the 6.5-point spread.
Braden Smith led with 31 points and four assists, while Trey Kaufman-Renn followed with 25 points to push the offense. Three players total reached double figures, with Caleb Furst adding 10 points and nine rebounds.
Both teams looked similar on paper, but the Boilermakers did a great job at getting to the foul line to make the biggest difference here. They also had 21 points off turnovers while the Hawkeyes had 17.
The Boilermakers have established 78.2 points per game and make 49.2 percent of their shots. Defensively they have allowed opponents to average 68.5 points per matchup. This spread is more appealing in comparison to the Trojans.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie gives you the most appealing USC Trojans vs. Purdue Boilermakers betting odds, revealing the Boilermakers as 13.5-point favorites. According to market insights, the Boilermakers have an 85.8 percent chance of winning at home.
The Trojans are too inconsistent over their last handful of games, while the Boilermakers should impress here. Look for the Boilermakers to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Purdue Boilermakers -13.5 (-110)
