The Memphis Tigers (13-8, 5-3 AAC) will be at the USF Sun Dome to take on the South Florida Bulls (14-6, 4-4 AAC) in an AAC matchup. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Memphis Tigers at South Florida Bulls Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulls dismantled the East Carolina Pirates, 77-57, while the Tigers lost to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 95-79.
South Florida dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 7.6 (better than their season average of 19.8) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 37.0). For those same stats, East Carolina recorded marks of 21.0 and 28.6, respectively. Memphis, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.3 (above their season average of 34.7). Alexis Yetna played a key role for South Florida with 28 points and 13 rebounds. Kyvon Davenport played well for Memphis, recording 12 points and 14 rebounds.
The Tigers edged out the Bulls in this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the most recent game, Memphis won 79-77. Memphis’ effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over South Florida. The Tigers had a rate of 0.653 while the Bulls posted a mark of 0.565. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
It might be a mistake-prone game for the South Florida offense. South Florida ranks 335th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.1 percent), while the pesky defense of Memphis forces the 36th-most turnovers in the country (22.5 percent). Also, the Tigers, who rank 49th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278), could get to the line a ton against the Bulls, who rank 339th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.309).
Memphis Tigers at South Florida Bulls ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Florida, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Florida averages 9.1 steals per game, which ranks 10th in the country. Memphis ranks 197th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- The Tigers rank 145th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Bulls rank 235th (19.9).
- Memphis averages 3.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 93rd in the nation. South Florida ranks 155th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- The Bulls rank 81st in assists allowed per game (12.2) while the Tigers rank 231st (15.3).
- South Florida averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the nation. Memphis ranks 144th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 6.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
