South Florida Bulls at SMU Mustangs ATS Prediction 01/01/20

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The South Florida Bulls (7-6) will be at Moody Coliseum to clash with the SMU Mustangs (9-2) in an AAC matchup. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.

South Florida Bulls at SMU Mustangs Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Mustangs defeated the Georgia State Panthers 85-76, while the Bulls won a close one over the Florida Atlantic Owls 60-58.

The Bulls had a free throw rate of 0.222 (above their season average of 0.209) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.556 (above their season average of 0.485). The Mustangs, on the other hand, made 22 of their 26 free throws (84.6 percent) and held the Panthers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.444 (below their season average of 0.515). SMU’s Isiaha Mike led the way, recording 15 points and 12 rebounds. Ezacuras Dawson III fueled South Florida with 18 points.

This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Mustangs won the last matchup 77-71. SMU’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over South Florida. The Mustangs had a rate of 0.640 while the Bulls posted a mark of 0.400. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. SMU currently ranks 266th in possessions per game (68.2) and South Florida is 323rd (66.1).

South Florida vs. SMU Odds Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Smu, ATS Winner – SMU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • SMU ranks 30th in assists per game (16.2) while South Florida ranks 239th (9.7).
  • The Bulls rank 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Mustangs rank 119th (3.7).
  • South Florida ranks 33rd in steals per game (8.6) while SMU ranks 125th (6.4).
  • The Mustangs rank 20th in rebounds per game (41.1) while the Bulls rank 210th (33.8).
  • South Florida ranks 70th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while SMU ranks 249th (26.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.0 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
  • The Mustangs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 10.2 for the season.