Michigan State Spartans vs USC Trojans predictions, Jan 05, 2026

Jan 04, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Michigan State Spartans

USC Trojans

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In an exciting matchup on January 5, 2026, the Michigan State Spartans will face off against the USC Trojans in a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball game. The Spartans, who have won four of their last five matches, will be looking to maintain their winning form as they play on their home court. On the other side, the Trojans have also been performing well, securing three victories in their last five games.

With bookmakers favoring the Michigan State Spartans with odds of 1.14 at home, it is evident that they are the expected stronger team going into this match. However, the USC Trojans cannot be underestimated, with odds of 5.44 suggesting they are more than capable of pulling off an upset. The predicted final score of 80:70 hints at a potentially close and competitive game between these two talented teams.

Both sides will need to bring their A-game in terms of tactics and teamwork to secure a victory in this matchup. It will be interesting to see how the game unfolds and which team will ultimately come out on top.

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Michigan State
81.3%		 USC
18.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 80:70

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Michigan State: 1.65%

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Betting Odds

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WilliamHill 1.14 5.5
Pinnacle 1.20 3.79
Best for US Customers 1.12 5.33

Latest Results

02.01.26 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Michigan State Spartans basketball – 58:56
29.12.25 Michigan State Spartans basketball – Cornell Big Red basketball – 114:97
20.12.25 Michigan State Spartans basketball – Oakland Golden Grizzlies basketball – 79:70
16.12.25 Michigan State Spartans basketball – Toledo Rockets basketball – 92:69
13.12.25 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Michigan State Spartans basketball – 72:76		 02.01.26 Michigan Wolverines basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 96:66
17.12.25 USC Trojans basketball – UT-San Antonio Roadrunners basketball – 97:70
14.12.25 USC Trojans basketball – Washington State Cougars basketball – 68:61
09.12.25 San Diego Toreros basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 81:94
06.12.25 USC Trojans basketball – Washington Huskies basketball – 76:84

Facts

  • Michigan State is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • USC has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • USC may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Michigan State is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Michigan State won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 136:132. (average 68:66).
  • Including home match between the teams, Michigan State won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 72:62.

    Latest Head To Head

    01.02.25 USC Trojans basketball – Michigan State Spartans basketball – 70:64
    17.03.23 Michigan State Spartans basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 72:62

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.75 (9.03%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 4.75 (9.03%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 9 (4.77%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (3.9%)

    5. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (3.57%)

    6. Iowa State: 13 (3.3%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.3%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 13 (3.3%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 15 (2.86%)

    10. Michigan State: 26 (1.65%)

    11. Florida Gators: 26 (1.65%)

    12. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.65%)

    13. Michigan State Spartans W: 26 (1.65%)

    14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 29 (1.48%)

    15. Brigham Young: 29 (1.48%)

    16. Kansas Jayhawks: 29 (1.48%)

    17. Louisville: 31 (1.38%)

    18. Kentucky Wildcats: 34 (1.26%)

    19. Tennessee Volunteers: 36 (1.19%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 36 (1.19%)

    21. North Carolina: 36 (1.19%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 41 (1.05%)

    23. Arkansas State: 41 (1.05%)

    24. Texas Tech: 46 (0.93%)

    25. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 50 (0.86%)

    26. St. Johns Red Storm: 50 (0.86%)

    27. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (0.86%)

    28. Virginia Cavaliers: 80 (0.54%)

    29. UCLA: 80 (0.54%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.43%)

    31. California Golden Bears: 100 (0.43%)

    32. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.43%)

    33. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.43%)

    34. Virginia Tech: 100 (0.43%)

    35. Boise State: 100 (0.43%)

    36. UC Irvine: 100 (0.43%)

    37. Marquette: 100 (0.43%)

    38. Villanova Wildcats: 100 (0.43%)

    39. LSU: 100 (0.43%)

    40. Ole Miss Rebels: 100 (0.43%)

    41. TCU: 100 (0.43%)

    42. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.43%)

    43. Baylor Bears: 100 (0.43%)

    44. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.43%)

    45. Colorado State: 100 (0.43%)

    46. High Point: 100 (0.43%)

    47. UCF Knights: 100 (0.43%)

    48. Wake Forest: 100 (0.43%)

    49. Wisconsin Badgers: 100 (0.43%)

    50. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    51. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.43%)

    52. Kansas State: 100 (0.43%)

    53. Clemson: 100 (0.43%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100 (0.43%)

    55. Washington Huskies: 100 (0.43%)

    56. Colorado: 100 (0.43%)

    57. Utah Utes: 100 (0.43%)

    58. Northwestern Wildcats: 100 (0.43%)

    59. Seton Hall Pirates: 100 (0.43%)

    60. West Virginia: 100 (0.43%)

    61. SMU Mustangs: 100 (0.43%)

    62. Ohio State Buckeyes: 100 (0.43%)

    63. Notre Dame: 100 (0.43%)

    64. Syracuse Orange: 100 (0.43%)

    65. New Mexico: 100 (0.43%)

    66. Auburn Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    67. Butler Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    68. UC San Diego: 100 (0.43%)

    69. San Diego State: 100 (0.43%)

    70. George Mason: 100 (0.43%)

    71. Xavier Musketeers: 100 (0.43%)

    72. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.43%)

    73. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.43%)

    74. Missouri Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    75. McNeese State: 100 (0.43%)

    76. Utah State: 100 (0.43%)

    77. Creighton: 100 (0.43%)

    78. Miami (FL): 100 (0.43%)

    79. Texas Longhorns: 100 (0.43%)

    80. Cincinnati Bearcats: 100 (0.43%)

    81. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.43%)

    82. Oklahoma Sooners: 100 (0.43%)

    83. DePaul Blue Demons: 100 (0.43%)

    84. Stanford Cardinal: 100 (0.43%)

    85. Providence Friars: 100 (0.43%)

    86. Oklahoma State: 100 (0.43%)

    87. Georgia Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    88. Arizona State: 100 (0.43%)

    89. Texas A&M: 100 (0.43%)

    90. Penn State: 100 (0.43%)

    91. Yale: 100 (0.43%)

    92. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.43%)

    93. Georgetown: 100 (0.43%)

    94. USC Trojans: 100 (0.43%)

    95. Troy: 100 (0.43%)

    96. Akron Zips: 100 (0.43%)

    97. NC State: 100 (0.43%)

    98. Saint Marys: 100 (0.43%)

    99. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.43%)

    100. Florida State: 100 (0.43%)

    101. Boston College: 100 (0.43%)

    102. California Maritime: 100 (0.43%)

    103. Grand Canyon: 100 (0.43%)

    104. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.43%)

    105. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.43%)

    106. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.43%)

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