LOS ANGELES — When UCLA and Southern California face off Thursday night, it will be more than just a matchup between crosstown rivals. It will be two top-10 teams meeting in what could be a preview of the Final Four.
The spotlight will be shining on the City of Angels as the Bruins and Trojans meet again. With star center Lauren Betts, UCLA is the No. 1 team in the country and, at 23-0, the only undefeated team left. On the other side, star JuJu Watkins and USC are 21-2, a deeply-talent squad still building off last season’s success. The Trojans will be at home playing in a sold-out Galen Center.
While both sides know each other well, this will be the first time the rivals face off as Big Ten foes. The two teams have handled their new conference well − UCLA is in first while USC is in second. Thursday is the first of two meetings between the two teams, but they both carry equal importance as both sides prepare for a deep run in March.
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When is UCLA vs. USC women’s basketball game?
The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 13.
How to watch UCLA vs. USC
Date: Thursday, Feb. 13
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Streaming: Peacock
What channel is UCLA vs. USC women’s basketball game on?
USC and UCLA’s matchup on Thursday will be streamed exclusively on Peacock, NBC’s subscription streaming service.
USC vs. UCLA women’s basketball betting odds
Odds according to BetMGM
Spread: UCLA (-1.5)
Moneyline: UCLA (-115); USC (-105)
Over/under: 139.5
UCLA resume
Record: 23-0
NET ranking: No. 5
Quad 1 record: 7-0
Quality wins: South Carolina, Baylor, Maryland, Ohio State
Losses: None