The USC Trojans open the 2026‑27 women’s basketball season as heavy favorites against the UNLV Lady Rebels on Nov. 2.
Key points
- USC enters the game as a 27.5‑point favorite, reflecting a strong statistical edge over UNLV.
- The expert prediction suggests a 71‑61 win for USC and an under on the 135.5‑point total.
- UNLV may be a value play against the spread, offering a chance to cover the +27.5 line.
The season‑opening contest between the USC Trojans and the UNLV Lady Rebels is set for Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET in Las Vegas’s T‑Mobile Arena. The game will air on CBS Sports Network, with live streams available on Fubo and Paramount+ where regional restrictions apply (source: sportssd.iheart.com).
Betting markets list USC as a 27.5‑point favorite (moneyline –6667) while UNLV sits at +2000. The total is projected at 135.5 points. The preview recommends taking UNLV +27.5 against the spread and betting the under on the total (source: sportssd.iheart.com).
Game details and broadcast options
A simple score prediction from the source puts USC winning 71‑61. If the under holds, the combined total would be 132 points, three points shy of the posted over/under line (source: sportssd.iheart.com).
Statistically, USC finished the 2025‑26 season ranked 107th in points scored (69.7 per game) and 64.2 in points allowed, while UNLV was 125th in scoring (68.7) and 172nd in defense (62.8). USC posted a higher field‑goal percentage (42.2 % vs. UNLV’s 40.0 %) but allowed a slightly better shooting defense (38.9 % vs. UNLV’s 40.0 %). Turnover differentials also favored USC (12.3 per game vs. UNLV’s 14.0) (source: sportssd.iheart.com).
Betting odds and expert prediction
Key contributors for USC last season included Jazzy Davidson (17.9 pts, 5.6 reb, 4.1 ast) and sharpshooter Kara Dunn (2.2 three‑pointers per game). UNLV’s top performers were Meadow Roland (15.0 pts, 9.5 reb) and Shelbee Brown (9.8 reb per game), with Aaliyah Alexander providing 3.3 assists per contest (source: sportssd.iheart.com).
Reader questions
Where can I watch the USC vs UNLV women's basketball game?
The matchup will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Live streams are also available on Fubo and Paramount+, subject to regional restrictions (source: sportssd.iheart.com).
What are the betting odds for the game?
USC is listed at –27.5 points and –6667 moneyline, while UNLV is +2000. The over/under is set at 135.5 points (source: sportssd.iheart.com).
Who are the standout players to watch?
For USC, Jazzy Davidson and Kara Dunn were the top scorers last season. UNLV’s key contributors included Meadow Roland and Shelbee Brown (source: sportssd.iheart.com).
Source: sportssd.iheart.com