USC Trojans vs Wisconsin Badgers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, January 25, 2026
Use Code WWWC The USC Trojans will be on the road Sunday afternoon for a 4:00 PM match-up inside the Kohl Center in Madison, WI against the Wisconsin Badgers. USC has fourteen wins and five losses thus far this season, and we have you ready to roll with our USC vs Wisconsin prediction. The Wisconsin Badgers return home Saturday with fourteen wins and five losses this season. USC comes into Monday having dropped three of the last four, including two in a row, following a six-point home loss against Northwestern. Wisconsin comes into Sunday playing some of its best basketball this season, riding a lengthy winning streak following a 27-point road victory against Penn State in its last outing.
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USC tries to get back rolling
The USC Trojans have averaged 82.6 points on 47% shooting for the floor this season, but USC is averaging only 61 points per game over their last three losses and 66 points per game during their current 2-game losing streak. Defensively, USC has allowed 75.7 points per game this season through 19 games played. The USC offensive struggles continued in their last outing as the Trojans scored just 68 points on 38% shooting from the floor and 15% from beyond the arc. Defensively, USC was severely outmatched, allowing 74 points as Northwestern shot 45% from the field. The Trojans did win the rebounding battle by 6, but turned the ball over six times in the loss. Ezra Ausar led the way for the USC starters in their last outing with 17 points on seven shots. Chad Baker-Mazara scored 14 points on six shots but fouled out in only 13 minutes of action. Jordan Marsh led all USC scorers with 19 points on ten shots in 22 minutes off the bench. Alijah Arenas scored 8 points on 15 shots in 29 minutes of action in is collegiate debut.
Chad Baker-Mazara leads the USC offense this season, averaging 18.6 points and 3.2 assists per game. Big man Ezra Ausar averages 16.2 points in just over 28 minutes per game. Jacob Cofie is third on the roster, averaging 9.9 points, and leads the team, pulling in 7.1 rebounds per game this season. Rodney Rice has averaged 20.3 points per game this season for USC, but he has played in just six games.
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Key Injury Report for USC:
- Amarion Dickerson (Out) - Hip
- Rodney Rice (Out) Shoulder
Wisconsin tries to stay hot
Offensively, Wisconsin is averaging 84.3 points on 46% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, the Badgers are allowing 75.4 points per game this year. The Wisconsin offense rolled in their last outing, pouring in 98 points on 51% from the floor, and the Badgers knocked down 15 triples in the game. Defensively, Wisconsin was the better team, giving up 71 points on 36% shooting and 30% from beyond the arc. Wisconsin won the rebounding battle by 9 and forced 7 turnovers to seal the victory. John Blackwell led the way for the Wisconsin starters in their last outing, as one of three players in double digits with 17 points on ten shots in 27 minutes. Nolan Winter added 13 points in 24 minutes, and Nick Boyd scored 11 points on 13 shots. Braeden Carrington led the way off the Wisconsin bench with 17 points on seven shots in 16 minutes. Austin Rapp added 10 points on 6 shots in 17 minutes, as the second-leading scorer off the bench.
Nick Boyd leads the Wisconsin offense this season, averaging 19.4 points and 3.6 assists per game. John Blackwell is second on the team, having 18.5 points per game this season. Big man Nolan Winter averages 14.3 points to go along with the team-leading 8.8 rebounds per game. Austin Rapp is 4th on the team this season, averaging 8.8 points in just under 22 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Wisconsin:
- None
USC vs Wisconsin Pick
- USC vs Wisconsin Spread Pick
Wisconsin comes into this game playing the better basketball and will continue to roll on Sunday. The Badgers have the better offense and the better defense in this game, and that will be the difference. Look for Wisconsin to ride its hot hand against a struggling USC team on Sunday. Wisconsin is the healthier team in this game and will take advantage of USC's lack of depth for 40 minutes on Sunday. Take the Badgers to do the job as they get their 15th victory of the season and 7th in conference with a win cover at home over the USC Trojans.
- USC vs Wisconsin Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well, but each guard guarded enough. USC has struggled offensively too much as of late to force this game to go over. Wisconsin has been defensively minded as of late during their current winning streak, and that will continue in this game. Look for a defensive battle Sunday afternoon as each team pursues a conference victory. Expect the under to hit Sunday as the Wisconsin Badgers get the win and cover at home.
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