Jan. 30, 2026, 10:58 p.m. PT
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Ezra Ausar will battle when the Scarlet Knights (9-12, 2-8 Big Ten) square off against the USC Trojans (15-6, 4-6 Big Ten) at Galen Center on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. ET.
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USC vs. Rutgers: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Saturday, January 31, 2026Game time: 7 p.m. ETLocation: Los Angeles, CaliforniaArena: Galen CenterTV Channel: PeacockLive Stream: Peacock – Watch Now!Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
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Watch college basketball on Peacock!USC vs. Rutgers stats and trendsUSC is 81st in college basketball with 81.6 points per game this year. At the other end of the court, it ranks 227th with 75.3 points allowed per contest.This year, the Trojans are averaging 34.0 boards per game (101st-ranked in college basketball) and ceding 30.5 rebounds per contest (143rd-ranked).USC ranks 88th in the nation with 15.6 dimes per game.The Trojans are committing 11.9 turnovers per game (246th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while forcing 12.0 turnovers per contest (132nd-ranked).With 6.4 three-pointers per game, USC ranks 307th in college basketball. It owns a 31.8% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks 290th in college basketball.The Trojans are allowing 7.9 threes per game (189th-ranked in college basketball). They are allowing opponents to shoot 30.3% (40th-ranked) from three-point land.This season, USC has taken 66% two-pointers, accounting for 77% of the team’s baskets. It has shot 34% from three-point land (23% of the team’s baskets).USC vs. Rutgers Odds and SpreadSpread Favorite: Trojans (-13.5)Moneyline: USC (-1299), Rutgers (+795)Total: 145.5 points
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