The South Florida Bulls (4-1) go head-to-head with the Citadel Bulldogs (3-2) at the USF Sun Dome. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Citadel Bulldogs vs. South Florida Bulls ATS Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they topped the James Madison Dukes, 91-82. The Bulldogs had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 6.7 (better than their season average of 14.5) and had a free throw rate of 0.306 (above their season average of 0.205). With 26 points on 10-for-18 shooting, Lew Stallworth was the top scorer from either team.
The Bulls beat the Florida A&M Rattlers in their last matchup, 69-59. The Bulls, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.6, had a ridiculous mark of 42.9, while the Rattlers had a free throw rate of 0.159 (below their season average of 0.208). With 15 points and 10 rebounds, South Florida’s Alexis Yetna put together a solid game.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the South Florida offense. Dating back to last season, South Florida ranks 340th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Citadel has forced the 60th-most turnovers in the country (21.0 percent). It will also be a battle of contrasting paces as the up-tempo Bulldogs rank second in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Bulls rank 328th.
Citadel Bulldogs at South Florida Bulls ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Florida, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Citadel ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (35.6) while South Florida ranks 298th (18.4).
The Bulldogs rank 14th in assists per game (16.9) while the Bulls rank 251st (12.4).
Citadel ranks third in steals per game (9.4) while South Florida ranks 227th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Bulls rank 131st in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while the Bulldogs rank 322nd (43.5).
Citadel ranks 147th in blocks per game (3.4) while South Florida ranks 237th (2.5).
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