Who's Playing

Southern California @ Utah

Current Records: Southern California 15-2; Utah 8-11

What to Know

The #16 Southern California Trojans will hit the road for the second straight game as they head to Jon M. Huntsman Center at 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday. They should still be riding high after a win, while the Utah Utes will be looking to right the ship.

Things were close when USC and the Colorado Buffaloes clashed on Thursday, but the Trojans ultimately edged out the opposition 61-58. Four players on USC scored in the double digits: forward Chevez Goodwin (14), forward Isaiah Mobley (13), forward Max Agbonkpolo (11), and guard Boogie Ellis (11).

Meanwhile, Utah was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 63-58 to the UCLA Bruins. The losing side was boosted by guard Lazar Stefanovic, who had 18 points. Stefanovic had some trouble finding his footing against the Arizona State Sun Devils on Monday, so this was a step in the right direction. Stefanovic's points were the most he has had all year.

USC is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6-point margin of victory. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 4-2 ATS in away games but only 9-8 all in all.

USC's victory brought them up to 15-2 while the Utes' loss pulled them down to 8-11. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Trojans are stumbling into the contest with the 15th fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 10.5 on average. Utah has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 355th worst in college basketball in takeaways, with only 9.3 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jon M. Huntsman Center -- Salt Lake City, Utah
  • TV: Pac-12 Networks
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $39.00

Odds

The Trojans are a solid 6-point favorite against the Utes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Utah have won seven out of their last 13 games against Southern California.

  • Dec 01, 2021 - Southern California 93 vs. Utah 73
  • Mar 11, 2021 - Southern California 91 vs. Utah 85
  • Feb 27, 2021 - Utah 71 vs. Southern California 61
  • Jan 02, 2021 - Southern California 64 vs. Utah 46
  • Feb 23, 2020 - Utah 79 vs. Southern California 65
  • Jan 30, 2020 - Southern California 56 vs. Utah 52
  • Mar 07, 2019 - Utah 83 vs. Southern California 74
  • Feb 06, 2019 - Utah 77 vs. Southern California 70
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Southern California 74 vs. Utah 58
  • Jan 14, 2018 - Southern California 84 vs. Utah 67
  • Jan 12, 2017 - Utah 86 vs. Southern California 64
  • Mar 10, 2016 - Utah 80 vs. Southern California 72
  • Feb 21, 2016 - Utah 80 vs. Southern California 69