Iowa Hawkeyes vs USC Trojans predictions, Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against the USC Trojans on January 28, 2026. Both teams have been putting up some solid performances as of late, with the Hawkeyes winning 2 of their last 5 matches and the Trojans securing victories in 3 of their last 5 games.

The bookmakers have favored the Iowa Hawkeyes in this contest, giving them odds of 1.15 to win at home, while the USC Trojans have been listed as the underdogs with odds of 4.96 for an away victory. Based on these odds, the predicted final score is 76:65 in favor of the Hawkeyes.

When it comes to tactical strengths, the Iowa Hawkeyes have shown a strong defensive presence, while the USC Trojans have been relying on their offensive firepower. It will be interesting to see how these contrasting styles match up on the court.

Overall, this promises to be a thrilling battle between two competitive teams. Anything can happen in sports, so it will be intriguing to see how this matchup unfolds.

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Iowa
81.1%		 USC
18.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 76:65

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.14 5
MarathonBet 1.14 5
WilliamHill 1.14 5.5
Pinnacle 1.16 4.29
Best for US Customers 1.18 5

Latest Results

20.01.26 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – 68:62
17.01.26 Indiana Hoosiers basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 57:74
14.01.26 Purdue Boilermakers basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 79:72
11.01.26 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 69:75
06.01.26 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 70:67		 25.01.26 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 71:73
21.01.26 USC Trojans basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 68:74
17.01.26 USC Trojans basketball – Purdue Boilermakers basketball – 64:69
13.01.26 USC Trojans basketball – Maryland Terrapins basketball – 88:71
09.01.26 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 69:70 OT

Facts

  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Iowa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Iowa is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Iowa won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 89:99.

    Latest Head To Head

    14.01.25 USC Trojans basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 99:89

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.5 (13.21%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 11 (6.61%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 15 (4.84%)

    7. Iowa State: 17 (4.27%)

    8. Florida Gators: 19 (3.82%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.82%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 21 (3.46%)

    11. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

    12. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

    13. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 31 (2.34%)

    14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

    15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

    16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

    17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

    18. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)

    19. Louisville: 61 (1.19%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 61 (1.19%)

    21. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

    22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

    23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

    24. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)

    25. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

    26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

    27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

    28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

    32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

    39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

    40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

    47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

    48. Creighton: 501 (0.15%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

    51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

    52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    54. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    55. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

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    59. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    60. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    61. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

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    76. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    77. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

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