USC Trojans vs Northwestern Wildcats predictions, Jan 21, 2026

Jan 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Wednesday,

USC Trojans

Northwestern Wildcats

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In an upcoming NCAA college basketball clash, the USC Trojans will face off against the Northwestern Wildcats on January 21, 2026. The match will take place at USC Trojans’ home court, adding an element of advantage to the home team.

In terms of recent form, USC Trojans basketball has won 2 out of their last 5 matches, showcasing a decent level of consistency. On the other hand, the Northwestern Wildcats have not been as successful, failing to secure a victory in their last 5 outings. This stark contrast in recent form could potentially play a significant role in the outcome of the upcoming matchup.

Bookmakers’ odds currently favor the USC Trojans with odds of 1.29 as the home team, while the Northwestern Wildcats are underdogs with odds of 3.12 as the away team.

Both teams are expected to bring their tactical strengths to the court, with USC Trojans looking to capitalize on their recent victories and Northwestern Wildcats aiming to break their winless streak. Ultimately, the outcome of this match remains uncertain, as anything can happen in the unpredictable world of sports.

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USC
70.7%		 Northwestern
29.3%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 1.29 3.12

Latest Results

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
05.01.26 Michigan State Spartans basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 80:51
02.01.26 Michigan Wolverines basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 96:66		 17.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 58:77
14.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 68:79
11.01.26 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 77:75 OT
08.01.26 Michigan State Spartans basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 76:66
03.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 78:84

Facts

  • USC has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Northwestern has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • USC may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, USC is the team to beat.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, USC won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 75:77.

    Latest Head To Head

    04.02.25 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 77:75

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (9.92%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5 (9.92%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.88%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11.8 (4.2%)

    5. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.4 (4%)

    6. Houston Cougars: 12.8 (3.88%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.82%)

    8. Iowa State: 16.6 (2.99%)

    9. Florida Gators: 17.4 (2.85%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.51%)

    11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20 (2.48%)

    12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

    14. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (1.6%)

    15. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

    16. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 40 (1.24%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

    20. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

    21. Texas Tech: 56.2 (0.88%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 57.75 (0.86%)

    23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

    24. North Carolina: 64.2 (0.77%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 68.2 (0.73%)

    26. St. Johns Red Storm: 73 (0.68%)

    27. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.66%)

    28. Tennessee Volunteers: 80.2 (0.62%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

    31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

    32. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

    33. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

    34. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

    35. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

    36. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

    37. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

    38. UCLA: 100 (0.5%)

    39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

    40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

    41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

    42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

    43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

    44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

    45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

    46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

    47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

    48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

    49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

    50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

    51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

    52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

    55. Georgia Bulldogs: 115.2 (0.43%)

    56. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    61. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    65. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.33%)

    66. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.33%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

    72. TCU: 180.2 (0.28%)

    73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

    74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

    75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

    76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    77. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    78. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

    79. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

    80. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

    81. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

    82. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

    83. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

    84. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

    85. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.22%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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