NCAA Tournament Women's Elite Eight Preview: USC vs. UConn Betting Odds
In the final game of the women's Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament, the USC Trojans and UConn Huskies go head to head to earn the last spot into the Final Four, the winner taking on the winner of Iowa and LSU. The Trojans are playing in their first Elite 8 since 1994 and have a chance to make the first Final Four the program has since 1986. UConn is back in the Elite 8 after losing to Ohio State in a tightly contested Sweet 16 game last season, with the chance to get back to the Final Four after making it to the National Title game in 2022.
Two of the brightest stars in the game in JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers will play key roles in tonight's game, but both teams bring defensive mindsets and team play to the table.
When: 9:15 pm EST
Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
How to Watch: ESPN
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spread | UConn favored by 3.5 |
| Total | O/U 135.5 |
| Moneyline | UConn -175 and USC +145 |
USC Spread +3.5 at -112
- I favor USC to win outright, so would take the spread.
- While both teams are good, USC played in a much stronger conference and performed much better against top flight competition.
- USC hasn't lost a neutral site game this season.
USC +3.5 at -112 at DraftKings
Total Over 135.5 at -110
- Sportsbooks are lowering the total due to UConn's low scoring game against Duke. While it's understandable given the score of that game, it's worth noting that Duke played the 283rd slowest pace in the country this season per CBB Analytics, a significant impactor on possessions played in the game.
- Both USC and UConn are above average in pace of play and on average, had scoring totals above 135.5 on the season.
- Both teams defend at a high level, but force turnovers and play in transition at a high rate.
Total Over 135.5 at -110 at DraftKings
USC Moneyline at +145
- USC is 8th in the country in adjusted turnover percentage per CBB Analytics: They take care of the ball.
- The Trojans are 4th in the country in block percentage, which could be a key factor against a Husky team that plays smaller.
- JuJu Watkins is extremely crafty at getting to the free throw line.
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