It will be a battle between AAC opponents when the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (10-4, 0-1 AAC) welcome the South Florida Bulls (11-2, 1-0 AAC) to the Donald Reynolds Center. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
South Florida Bulls vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Prediction
In the Bulls’ last game, they topped the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 80-63. The Bulls had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.651 vs. 0.510) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 31.3). South Florida rallied around Laquincy Rideau, who put up eight points, 10 assists and five rebounds.
The Golden Hurricane beat the Alcorn State Braves in their last contest, 73-56. The Golden Hurricane had a much better free throw rate (0.408 vs. 0.184) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.1 vs. 25.9). Sterling Taplin led Tulsa in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Golden Hurricane won both meetings against the Bulls last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last game, Tulsa won 73-61. The Golden Hurricane had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 21.2) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 20.2).
Second-chance points might be rare for Tulsa in this matchup. The Golden Hurricane rank 313th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 percent), while South Florida ranks 41st in defensive rebounding percentage (76.2 percent).
South Florida at Tulsa Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Tulsa, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Florida averages 42.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 15th in the NCAA. Tulsa ranks 176th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
The Bulls rank 13th in steals per game (9.1) while the Golden Hurricane rank 157th (5.5).
South Florida ranks 103rd in assists per game (13.8) while Tulsa ranks 128th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
The Golden Hurricane rank 224th in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while the Bulls rank 229th (19.1).
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The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 10.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Hurricane have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (9.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
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