This will be the first-ever meeting between these teams, and while Purdue hasn't looked sharp down the stretch, they still have the edge over USC. Fatigue will be a major factor for the Trojans, who are coming off a grueling double-overtime battle against Rutgers the night before. Expect tired legs to show up late, giving the Boilermakers a prime opportunity to pull away in the second half.

Even though this Purdue squad isn't as dominant as last season's championship-caliber team, they should have a comfortable lead by halftime and maintain control throughout. Against a USC team that could struggle to keep pace, Purdue should cruise to the next round without much trouble. Take Purdue ATS

NCAA Basketball Cappers Picks for USC vs Purdue with Cappers winnings percentage over 55% for the last 7 days:

Ben the Pen 56 % Matt Severance 68 % Your Daily Capper 73 % Pickwise 61 % Oliver Zivic 55 %

Spread

Money

Total

USC 71

10.5 -110

460

O151.0 -111

Purdue 76

-10.5 -110

-610

U151.0 -109

SPREAD
USC 10.5 (-110)
AVG SPREAD W%: 50 ROI: -8

Ben the Pen W%: 46 ROI: -13 Aengus Moorehead W%: 48 ROI: -6 Matt Severance W%: 56 ROI: -6

SPREAD
Purdue -10.5 (-110)
AVG SPREAD W%: 51 ROI: -3

Craig Forde W%: 51 ROI: -4 Steve Fezzik W%: 54 ROI: -2 Oliver Zivic W%: 56 ROI: 5 Mike Tierney W%: 50 ROI: -4 Bryan Power W%: 49 ROI: -7 Bet Sharper W%: 50 ROI: -7 Robert Ferringo W%: 52 ROI: -1 Dave Essler W%: 53 ROI: -0 Micah Roberts W%: 48 ROI: -9

MONEY
USC 460

MONEY
Purdue -610
AVG MONEY W%: 55 ROI: -3

Your Daily Capper W%: 55 ROI: -3