USC Trojans vs. Indiana Hoosiers MBB at home in Big Ten Conference Play

Tonight’s matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the USC Trojans is set to be a thrilling contest as the Hoosiers look to build on their recent 77-71 win against Penn State and extend their strong season record. With Indiana at 12-3 and playing at home, they are favored to win, with KenPom projecting a seven-point victory for the Hoosiers, while Bart Torvik’s rankings also give them a 72% chance of winning. The Trojans, under first-year head coach Eric Mussleman, have had a rough season at 9-5, struggling with injuries and lack of depth.

Indiana’s balanced scoring attack, featuring Malik Reneau, Mackenzie Mgbako, Oumar Ballo, and Myles Rice, will be key to their success tonight, as they look to dominate on both ends of the court. USC, without star forward Terrance Williams II, will lean heavily on Josh Cohen and Saint Thomas, but will need contributions from Wesley Yates III, who has been impressive in his recent games, to make up for their injuries and frontcourt depth issues.

The betting lines show Indiana as a 7.5-point favorite, with a moneyline of -320, while USC is the underdog with a +255 moneyline. The total over/under is set at 150.5 points. With the Hoosiers’ home-court advantage and solid all-around play, they are the favorites, but USC will look to challenge them with a strong performance.

Fans can tune in tonight at 7 p.m. ET on the Big Ten Network or follow the action on the IU Radio Network.