Arizona vs. USC score predictions

Jacob Snow-USA TODAY SportsThe Arizona Wildcats (19-8, 9-5 Pac-12) set out on their final road trip of the season when they visit the USC Trojans (19-9, 8-7) on Thursday night in Los Angeles.

Tip off is set for 8 p.m. MT with the game being shown on ESPN.

Below are our staff predictions:

Brian J. Pedersen — Arizona wins 71-65

Yes, Arizona nearly blew a 20-point lead against USC earlier this month. But that was much more about the Wildcats than the Trojans. USC has been on a downswing for the past four weeks, losing five of seven, and might be playing itself out of an NCAA tournament bid. But that’s always what will make the Trojans dangerous, since they’ve got something very big to play for and…