It will be a battle between AAC opponents when the South Florida Bulls (14-6, 4-4 AAC) welcome the Memphis Tigers (13-8, 5-3 AAC) to the USF Sun Dome. The game will air on ESPNU at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Memphis Tigers vs. South Florida Bulls ATS Prediction
In the Tigers’ last contest, they were beaten by the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 95-79. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Tulsa’s biggest strengths. They made 33 trips to the line, while Memphis went 26 times. Memphis’ Kyvon Davenport had a good outing, finishing with 12 points and 14 rebounds.
The Bulls dismantled the East Carolina Pirates in their last contest, 77-57. The Bulls had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 7.6 (better than their season average of 19.8) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 37.0). Alexis Yetna was the game’s top scorer with 28 points on 11-for-13 shooting from the field.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of South Florida. South Florida ranks 335th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.1 percent), while the disruptive defense of Memphis forces the 36th-most turnovers in the nation (22.5 percent). Furthermore, the Tigers are among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking 49th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278). The Bulls, meanhwile, rank 339th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.309).
After the Tigers won two out of three games against the Bulls last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Memphis won 79-77. Memphis’ effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over South Florida. The Tigers had a rate of 0.653 while the Bulls posted a mark of 0.565.
Memphis Tigers vs. South Florida Bulls Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Florida, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
South Florida ranks 10th in steals per game (9.1) while Memphis ranks 197th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
The Bulls rank 81st in assists allowed per game (12.2) while the Tigers rank 231st (15.3).
South Florida averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the NCAA. Memphis ranks 144th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
The Tigers rank 145th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Bulls rank 235th (19.9).
Memphis averages 3.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 93rd in the NCAA. South Florida ranks 155th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 6.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
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