USC vs. Mississippi State March Madness how to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and prediction

The USC women's basketball team coasted through their first-round victory against No. 16 seed UNC Greensboro, but it was not without a scare or two. Star guard Juju Wakins hurt both her wrist and ankle against the Spartans, but she is slated to play in the Round of 32 against Mississippi State. The Bulldogs will look to make life hard on Watkins and the Trojans on Monday night as they attempt to pull of an impossible upset on USC's home floor.

How to watch USC vs. Mississippi State

Date: Monday, March 24
Time: 8:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Galen Center (Los Angeles, CA)
How to Watch (TV): ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN App or Fubo TV
USC record: 29-3
Mississippi State record: 22-11

USC vs. Mississippi State odds, spread and total

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook

Moneyline

USC -3000
Mississippi State +1120

Spread

USC -17.5 (-110)
Mississippi State +17.5 (-110)

Total

146.5 (over -110/under -110)

USC injury report

Juju Wakins - ACTIVE (wrist and ankle)

Mississippi State injury report

USC and Mississippi State series history

USC all-time record vs. Mississippi State: 1-1

USC vs. Mississippi State prediction

Mississippi State went through the gauntlet this season in the SEC, but their well-rounded attack will be no match for the star power of Juju Watkins and USC. The Trojans won nine games against nationally ranked opponents compared to just two losses, whereas the Bulldogs only won a single game against a nationally ranked opponent all year.

Watkins is arguably the best player in the country and has been too much to handle for almost every team that she has faced. Mississippi State has a solid offense, but the Trojans gave up only 25 points last game and have only given up more than 75 on three occasions.

The Bulldogs may be able to keep things close at the beginning, but it won't be long until the floodgates open for the Trojans. USC should win this handily and be set for a Sweet 16 matchup against Kansas State.