South Florida Bulls at SMU Mustangs Free Prediction 02/07/19

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The SMU Mustangs (12-9, 4-5 AAC) and their phenomenal offense host the South Florida Bulls (15-6, 5-4 AAC) and their tremendous defense. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

South Florida Bulls vs. SMU Mustangs Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Mustangs fell to the Cincinnati Bearcats, 73-68, while the Bulls were victorious over the Memphis Tigers, 84-78.

The Bulls knocked down 32 of their 44 free throws (72.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.650 (above their season average of 0.491). SMU, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 15.1). Jahmal McMurray had a good performance for SMU with 21 points. David Collins had a good outing for South Florida, recording 20 points and five rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Bulls won the most recent contest 65-54. South Florida’s 0.173 free throw rate was their largest advantage over SMU, who had a mark of 0.032. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.

This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. SMU currently ranks 29th in offensive efficiency and South Florida ranks ninth in defensive efficiency.

South Florida Bulls vs. SMU Mustangs Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • SMU ranks 76th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while South Florida ranks 238th (19.7).
  • The Mustangs rank 84th in blocks per game (3.6) while the Bulls rank 163rd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
  • South Florida ranks 29th in rebounds per game (39.3) while SMU ranks 108th (36.7).
  • The Mustangs rank 10th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Bulls rank 161st (7.1).
  • South Florida ranks 121st in assists per game (13.7) while SMU ranks 211th in assists allowed per game (15.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (8.0 above their season average).
  • The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 7.7 for the season.