UConn Huskies vs. South Florida Bulls Free Prediction 01/04/20

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It will be a matchup between two superb defenses when the South Florida Bulls (7-7, 0-1 AAC) meet the UConn Huskies (9-4, 0-1 AAC) at Yuengling Center. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

UConn Huskies at South Florida Bulls Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Bulls lost big to the SMU Mustangs, 82-64, while the Huskies were beaten by the Cincinnati Bearcats, 67-51.

UConn did a great job of making free throws (11-14; 78.6 percent) while South Florida forced SMU into a turnover percentage of 22.2 (above their season average of 16.6). Laquincy Rideau played a key role for South Florida with 14 points, five rebounds and five assists. Akok Akok, meanwhile led the way for UConn, recording eight points and nine rebounds.

The Huskies took this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent game, UConn won 80-73. UConn had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.685 vs. 0.491). South Florida, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 23.1). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

South Florida might struggle to put up points as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. UConn currently ranks 32nd in defensive efficiency, while the Bulls rank 286th in offensive efficiency.

UConn Huskies at South Florida Bulls Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Florida, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UConn ranks second in blocks per game (7.4) while South Florida ranks 173rd (2.1).
  • The Huskies rank 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while the Bulls rank 89th (20.6).
  • UConn ranks 47th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while South Florida ranks 80th (11.6).
  • The Bulls rank 11th in rebounds allowed per game (29.7) while the Huskies rank 167th (36.2).
  • South Florida averages 8.7 steals per game, which ranks 32nd in the NCAA. UConn ranks 120th in steals allowed per game (6.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
  • The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 9.4 for the season.