The South Florida Bulls (11-2, 1-0 AAC) will be at the Donald Reynolds Center to meet the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (10-4, 0-1 AAC) in an AAC matchup. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
South Florida Bulls at Tulsa Golden Hurricane ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Golden Hurricane defeated the Alcorn State Braves 73-56, while the Bulls beat the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 80-63.
South Florida dominated every facet of the 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. Meanwhile, Tulsa played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.408 and a turnover percentage of 17.1. Alcorn State was 0.184 and 25.9, respectively, for those same stats. Tulsa’s Sterling Taplin had a good game, finishing with 16 points and five assists. Laquincy Rideau played a pivotal role for South Florida with eight points, 10 assists and five rebounds.
The Golden Hurricane dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the last game, Tulsa won 73-61. Tulsa out-rebounded South Florida. The Golden Hurricane had 13 offensive rebounds and 39 total rebounds, while the Bulls had seven and 31, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance points could be scarce for Tulsa in this meeting. The Golden Hurricane are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 313th in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.1 percent. Meanwhile, South Florida ranks 41st in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.2 percent.
South Florida vs. Tulsa Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Tulsa, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Florida ranks 15th in rebounds per game (42.5) while Tulsa ranks 176th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- The Golden Hurricane rank 224th in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while the Bulls rank 229th (19.1).
- The Bulls rank 13th in steals per game (9.1) while the Golden Hurricane rank 157th (5.5).
- South Florida averages 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. Tulsa ranks 128th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Hurricane have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (9.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
- The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 10.4 for the season.
