California-USC Lines Preview

The California Golden Bears and the USC Trojans will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Galen Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. California was crushed 81-66 by UCLA on Thursday, as 10-point underdogs on the road. The game's combined score made it OVER the night's posted total of 139.5. Theo Robertson led California with 19 points and four rebounds. USC scored 37 points in the second half to defeat Stanford by a final score of 70-69 on Thursday. USC failed to cover the 6-point spread, while the 139 points made it OVER the posted total of 134. Taj Gibson tossed in 22 points from 10-for-13 shooting for USC. Daniel Hackett added 12 points. Current streak: USC has won 2 straight games. Team records: California: 16-5 SU, 11-7 ATS USC: 14-6 SU, 9-9 ATS California most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-4 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing UCLA are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 USC most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-2 After playing Stanford are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of California's last 5 games when playing USC California is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 13 of California's last 18 games on the road California is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing USC The total has gone OVER in 5 of USC's last 5 games when playing California USC is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home USC is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games USC is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against California Next up: California home to Washington, Thursday, February 5 USC at Abilene Christian, Wednesday, February 4