Wichita State vs USC Prediction, Pick, College Basketball Odds for Sunday, Nov. 8

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The Wichita State Shockers take on the USC Trojans in Stateline, NV. Tip-off is set for 11 p.m. ET on The CW.

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USC is favored by 6.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -285. The total is set at 156.5 points.

Here’s my Wichita State vs. USC prediction and college basketball picks for November 9, 2026.

Wichita State vs USC Prediction

Pick: USC -6.5

My Wichita State vs USC best bet is on the Trojans to cover the spread. Be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page and download the Action Network app for the latest picks and analysis.

Wichita State vs USC Odds

Wichita State vs USC spread: Wichita State +6.5 (-110), USC -6.5 (-110)

Wichita State vs USC over/under: 156.5 (-115o / -105u)

Wichita State vs USC moneyline: Wichita State +230, USC -285

Wichita State vs USC College Basketball Preview

Is this the year Wichita State returns to national prominence? It’s the Shockers’ best chance to make the NCAA Tournament in the Paul Mills era.

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The Shockers return six of their top seven scorers (TJ Williams is likely out for this matchup). Wichita State should have the continuity advantage in most games it plays during the non-conference slate.

The Shockers boast an electric guard/big tandem with guard Kenyon Giles and big man William Berg. Giles is playing on a TRO, as many Class of 2022 players are, so his availability is subject to change long term. As of now, Giles can play and he dropped 21 points and eight assists against Cal State Northridge.

Why’s that important? Usually, Giles is a pure scorer, but his flashing point guard skills could open up this Shockers offense.

Berg was on another level in the season opener, scoring 26 points with 16 rebounds against CSU Northridge. He took advantage of a smaller Matadors team, but this matchup will be more challenging.

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Mills ensured he surrounded the Berg and Giles with shooters. Next to Giles is…

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