USC Trojans vs California Golden Bears Prediction & Odds – November 11, 2026

USC brings an unbeaten start to Haas Pavilion, where California has won both of its home games. The Trojans’ scoring and the Golden Bears’ shooting make this an intriguing early-season test for both teams.

Game details and odds

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:00 pm EST · Haas Pavilion

Total: 160.5 — over -108, under -112.

Draft Kings odds checked November 12, 2026 01:01 UTC. Odds subject to change.

USC’s offense meets its first road test

USC is averaging 94.0 points through two games while shooting 50% from the field. Alijah Arenas leads the Trojans at 25.5 points per game, and Rodney Rice averages 9.0 assists. Those numbers suggest multiple ways to generate offense, though this will be USC’s first road game.

The Trojans opened with a 95-63 win over Milwaukee, then beat Wichita State 93-86 at a neutral site in Stateline. Their scoring held up across both games, but the Wichita State result was much tighter and required USC to keep producing against a higher-scoring opponent. That contrast matters here: USC has shown it can win comfortably or stay ahead when the other side puts points on the board. Neither completed game, however, was played on an opponent’s home floor, leaving a different setting to navigate in Berkeley.

California looks to restore its home rhythm

California is 2-1 and has won both games at Haas Pavilion. The Golden Bears are shooting 52% from the field and 44% from three across three games, with Michael Cooper averaging 19.7 points and Jordan Ross 7.0 assists. That efficiency gives Cal a credible offensive counter to USC.

Cal’s two home wins came against Adams State, 115-86, and Radford, 84-70. The Golden Bears scored well in both, although Adams State also put up 86 points. Their next outing, a neutral-site game against Houston in Stateline, ended in an 86-68 loss. The drop in scoring from the home victories to that defeat gives Cal something to answer: can it sustain its offense when the game becomes less comfortable? Returning to Haas Pavilion offers a familiar setting, but the Houston result shows how quickly a productive start can stall.

Injury news

USC Trojans: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

California Golden Bears: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Availability checked November 12, 2026 01:01 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: USC Trojans.

USC’s scoring has been steadier across its two wins, while Cal’s offense fell off against Houston. The Trojans get the nod, though Cal’s strong home shooting makes this far from certain.

Original winner pick recorded November 12, 2026 01:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.