The South Florida Bulls (1-0) will be at home in the USF Sun Dome when they clash with the Austin Peay Governors (1-1). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Austin Peay Governors at South Florida Bulls Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bulls were victorious over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 80-63, while the Governors were blown out by the 18th-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs, 95-67.
South Florida played a perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.651 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5. For those same stats, Alabama A&M was 0.510 and 31.3, respectively. Austin Peay, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.305 vs. 0.219). Laquincy Rideau played a key role for South Florida with eight points, 10 assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Terry Taylor had a good game for Austin Peay, contributing 15 points and 10 rebounds.
It might be a sloppy game for the South Florida offense. Since last season, South Florida ranks 340th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of Austin Peay has forced the eighth-most turnovers in the nation (23.1 percent). Additionally, the Governors, who rank eighth in offensive rebounding percentage (36.0 percent), will go head-to-head against the Bulls, who rank 272nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.3 percent).
Austin Peay Governors vs. South Florida Bulls Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Florida, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Austin Peay ranks 72nd in assists allowed per game (12.0) while South Florida ranks 228th (14.3).
- The Governors rank 168th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Bulls rank 233rd (2.4).
- South Florida ranks 289th in three pointers attempted per game (18.0) while Austin Peay ranks 302nd (17.5).
- The Governors rank 101st in steals per game (6.6) while the Bulls rank 229th (5.3).
- Austin Peay ranks 141st in rebounds per game (36.0) while South Florida ranks 266th (33.2).
