The Trojans will play the Nittany Lions on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, USC and Penn State are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, February 8th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, USC currently has a 95.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Penn State is 91.33.
- Away USC - USC starts this game with a 4-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Penn State - Penn State meets USC boasting a 8-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - USC currently ranks 8th (0.500) in the Big Ten Conference, with Penn State now standing 13th (0.083) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - USC has a 0.739 overall win percentage, with Penn State matching up with a 0.435 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - USC currently possesses 17-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Penn State has tallied a 10-13 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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USC with a solid 17-6 record, while Penn State struggling at 10-13.
USC sits at 6-6 in the Big Ten, while Penn State struggles at 1-11.
The Trojans have won their last 2, but the Nittany Lions lost their last.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Get ready for an epic battle between these two teams on Sunday!
Best Trojans at Nittany Lions Odds
| Underdog Penn State | Favorite USC |
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| Underdog Penn State | Favorite USC |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
USC is a -2.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +2.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 154.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 154.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
USC is a -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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USC
Penn State
2/08/26 12:00pm EST | -2.5 -115+2.5 -105 |
Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Penn State underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite USC - USC bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 USC favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
USC at Penn State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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USC
Penn State
First to 5 Points
2/08/26 12:00pm EST | -125-110Bet |
USC
Penn State
First to 10 Points
2/08/26 12:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
USC
Penn State
First to 15 Points
2/08/26 12:00pm EST | -135-102Bet |
USC
Penn State
Game to Overtime
2/08/26 12:00pm EST | Yes +675No -2000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| USC | 18-6 | 0.750 | 9-3 | 5-3 | 7-6 | +5 | 0.538 | W3 |
| Penn State | 10-14 | 0.417 | 8-6 | 1-6 | 1-12 | +11 | 0.077 | L2 |
USC & Penn State Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
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USC & Penn State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the USC vs Penn State College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the USC vs Penn State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the USC vs Penn State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other February 8, 2026 NCAABB Games
- UC San Diego vs Hawaii - 2/08/26 12:00am EST
- Tulsa vs USF - 2/08/26 12:00pm EST
- UNC Greensboro vs Furman - 2/08/26 1:00pm EST
- Michigan vs Ohio State - 2/08/26 1:03pm EST
- Texas Tech vs West Virginia - 2/08/26 1:05pm EST
- Wichita State vs Tulane - 2/08/26 2:00pm EST
- Maryland vs Minnesota - 2/08/26 2:00pm EST
- Charlotte vs Memphis - 2/08/26 2:00pm EST
- UCF vs Cincinnati - 2/08/26 2:00pm EST
- Northwestern vs Iowa - 2/08/26 3:00pm EST
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