NCAAW: #21 USC vs #7 Ohio State Odds, and Picks (Nov 6)
- USC was taken out in the tournament’s first round by South Dakota State.
- Ohio State came up short against Virginia Tech in the Elite 8, losing 84-74.
- These two teams last met on November 19, 2006, in a game Ohio State won 77-58.
The highly anticipated 2023-24 women’s college basketball season starts in a few days! Let’s preview the USC vs Ohio State game. The Buckeyes are aiming to ride the nation’s best defense to another deep run.
How to Watch
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- When: Monday, November 6, 2023, at 2 p.m ET
- Channel: truTV
Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread |
| USC | ||
| Ohio State |
Preview
USC enters this season with some high expectations. After making the tournament last year, the Trojans enter this year ranked for the first time in over a decade. Their reward is a brutal opening game against Ohio State. USC has a young team that could struggle offensively against the Buckeyes. On the other hand, they’re set up very well for the next few seasons, which will be crucial in their move to the Big-10.
Ohio State had one of the best defenses in college basketball last season, and has a chance to be the overall top squad this year. The full-court press utilized by head coach Kevin McGuff has been known to give other teams fits, and reflects a defensive mindset that is rare in basketball nowadays. They also brought in ACC Defensive Player of the Year, Celeste Taylor, which will make their defense even more elite.
Prediction
The story for Ohio State this season will once again be defense. They managed to add even more talent to an already top-ranking squad. That provides them with the perfect matchup against less experienced teams like USC. I don’t expect to a total blowout here, but I do see the Buckeyes exceptional defense creating a ton of havoc for the Trojans. I expect them to hold USC to about 50 points and earn the win.
NCAAW Picks:
- Ohio State 62, USC 51 ()
