USC's Evan Mobley is legit but he'll get a stiff challenge from UConn's Isaiah Whaley. The Huskies have the edge in the backcourt, and it helps that they're playing close to home at Mohegan Sun. Look for UConn to improve to 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games as neutral-site favorites.

Uconn has a clear advantage in the backcourt, but USC has the Mobley brothers, who will present a real challenge in the Huskies' first competitive game of the season. UConn must attack the basket and get one of the Mobley brothers in foul trouble to win this game. Evan Mobley is a legit lottery pick with elite size, vision and ball handling (for his 7'0" frame). I make USC -1.9 favorites in this partial home game for UConn. Take the points.