Published Mar 11, 9:59am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 11, 9:59am ET
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Updated Mar 11, 9:59am ET
Washington and USC meet again on Wednesday in Chicago. A rematch just six days after the Huskies blew the Trojans out by 19.
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| Washington Huskies | -5.5 (-110) |
| USC Trojans | +5.5 (-110) |
Washington is 15-16 overall, 7-13 in the Big Ten, and the 12th seed in the tournament. The Huskies' season is basically over; they will need to win the whole tournament to go dancing. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
Hannes Steinbach is the kind of player who can take a team on a run in a tournament setting. He's put up a double-double in 20 games this season and has the size and skill to dominate whoever Washington draws.
USC is 18-13 overall, 7-13 in the Big Ten, and the 13th seed in the tournament. The Trojans had big aspirations coming into the year. A mixture of injuries and drama has caused them to underperform this year.
The Trojans are struggling to say the least. Seven straight losses to close the regular season, their best player out for the year, and another key piece dismissed from the program. It's hard to imagine a worse way to head into the Big Ten Tournament.
Washington vs USC is quite clear. USC has completely imploded down the stretch. Washington already handled them by 19 just six days ago, and nothing about the Trojans has improved since then; if anything, it's gotten worse. It's hard to make a case for USC winning this one. Our pick is Washington ATS (-5.5).
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Washington ATS (-5.5)
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