South Florida Bulls vs. Utah State Aggies Betting Prediction 12/18/19

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The South Florida Bulls (6-4) will go head-to-head against the Utah State Aggies (10-2) at Toyota Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

South Florida Bulls vs. Utah State Aggies Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Aggies lost to the BYU Cougars, 68-64, while the Bulls dismantled the Drexel Dragons, 81-61.

The Bulls had a superb turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 21.0) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.7 (above their season average of 33.4). Utah State, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (14-16; 87.5 percent). Utah State was lifted by Sam Merrill, who contributed 11 points and eight rebounds. David Collins was a key piece for South Florida with 23 points and five rebounds.

The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Utah State (23rd in the country with an offensive efficiency of 114.0) takes on the top-notch defense of South Florida (59th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 90.9). Also, the Bulls rank 34th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent), while the Aggies rank third in defensive rebounding percentage (80.6 percent).

South Florida Bulls vs. Utah State Aggies Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Utah State ranks second in rebounds per game (43.7) while South Florida ranks 197th (33.9).
  • The Bulls rank third in blocks allowed per game (1.6) while the Aggies rank 148th (4.3).
  • South Florida averages 9.1 steals per game, which ranks 23rd in the country. Utah State ranks 125th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • The Aggies rank 38th in assists per game (15.9) while the Bulls rank 226th (10.1).
  • South Florida ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Utah State ranks 192nd (23.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.8 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
  • The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 18.8 for the season.