The Women’s NCAA Tournament resumes with thrilling action on Saturday, when the No. 1-seed USC Trojans face off against the No. 5-seed Baylor Bears in a Sweet 16 matchup.
Southern California had an easy win in the tournament’s first round, beating Texas A&M Corpus Christi by 32 points. They continued their success and secured a spot in the Sweet 16 after a 73-55 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks in the second round. JuJu Watkins has been the standout player for the Trojans, scoring 23 points in the game against the Islanders and 28 points with 11 rebounds against the Jayhawks.
On the other hand, Baylor defeated Vanderbilt 80-63 in the tournament’s first round. They narrowly avoided an early exit from March Madness by winning a close game against No. 4-seed Virginia Tech, 75-72, to advance to the Sweet 16. Jada Walker played an instrumental role in helping the Bears secure the victory against the Hokies with an impressive 28-point performance.
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Baylor vs. USC predictions
ESPN: USC has a 56% chance to win
According to ESPN’s Matchup Predictor, the USC Trojans have a 56% chance to beat the Baylor Bears in the Sweet 16 game.
Heartland College Sports: USC 79, Baylor 73
Matthew Postins writes: “Baylor can have all the plans they want for Watkins (and Collen will have plenty). But veteran guard McKenzie Forbes and 6-foot-6 center Clarice Akunwafo are problems, too.”
Baylor vs. USC: Odds, spread and lines for March Madness
The Trojans are favorites to defeat the Bears in Saturday’s Sweet 16 March Madness matchup, according to the BetMGM college basketball odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.
Odds as of Thursday.
How to watch Baylor vs. USC: TV, streaming and schedule
When: Saturday, March 30 at 5:30 p.m. ET
Where: Moda Center, Portland, OR
Cable TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN+
How to watch NCAA Women’s Basketball March Madness 2024
All games will be broadcast across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+.
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