Who's Playing

Washington @ USC

Current Records: Washington 13-12; USC 16-6

What to Know

The Washington Huskies haven't won a matchup against the USC Trojans since Jan. 5 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Washington's road trip will continue as they head to Galen Center at 9:30 p.m. ET to face off against USC. The Trojans will be strutting in after a win while Washington will be stumbling in from a loss.

Washington came up short against the UCLA Bruins on Thursday, falling 70-61. Washington's defeat came about despite a quality game from forward Keion Brooks Jr., who had 23 points.

Meanwhile, USC beat the Washington State Cougars 80-70 on Thursday. Guard Drew Peterson and guard Boogie Ellis were among the main playmakers for USC as the former had 20 points along with six boards and the latter shot 5-for-9 from downtown and finished with 23 points and five rebounds.

The Huskies have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the ten-point spread they are up against. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Washington, who are 11-12 against the spread.

Washington is now 13-12 while USC sits at 16-6. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Washington comes into the game boasting the seventh most blocked shots per game in college basketball at 5.7. The Trojans are not quite as good, but they are no chumps, either: they rank eighth in college basketball when it comes to blocked shots per game, with 5.6 on average. Points in the paint might be hard to come by.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Galen Center -- Los Angeles, California
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $37.00

Odds

The Trojans are a big 10-point favorite against the Huskies, 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 10-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

USC have won ten out of their last 15 games against Washington.

  • Dec 30, 2022 - USC 80 vs. Washington 67
  • Mar 10, 2022 - USC 65 vs. Washington 61
  • Feb 17, 2022 - USC 79 vs. Washington 69
  • Feb 11, 2021 - USC 69 vs. Washington 54
  • Jan 14, 2021 - USC 95 vs. Washington 68
  • Feb 13, 2020 - USC 62 vs. Washington 56
  • Jan 05, 2020 - Washington 72 vs. USC 40
  • Mar 14, 2019 - Washington 78 vs. USC 75
  • Jan 30, 2019 - Washington 75 vs. USC 62
  • Dec 29, 2017 - Washington 88 vs. USC 81
  • Mar 08, 2017 - USC 78 vs. Washington 73
  • Mar 04, 2017 - USC 74 vs. Washington 58
  • Feb 01, 2017 - USC 82 vs. Washington 74
  • Jan 30, 2016 - USC 98 vs. Washington 88
  • Jan 03, 2016 - Washington 87 vs. USC 85