The South Florida Bulls (8-12, 1-6 AAC) visit Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse to square off against the Tulane Green Wave (10-9, 2-5 AAC). The Bulls will try to snap their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
South Florida Bulls at Tulane Green Wave Betting Odds
Both teams lost big in their last contest. The Green Wave fell to the East Carolina Pirates, 81-62, while the Bulls were defeated by the 25th-ranked Houston Cougars, 68-49.
South Florida had a free throw rate of 0.261 (above their season average of 0.227) while Tulane forced East Carolina into a turnover percentage of 21.6 (above their season average of 17.2). Tulane rallied around Christion Thompson, who recorded 14 points and 13 rebounds. Michael Durr, meanwhile led the way for South Florida, finishing with eight points and six rebounds.
The Bulls dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, South Florida won 75-70. South Florida won the rebounding battle. The Bulls had more offensive rebounds (19 vs. 12), defensive rebounds (22 vs. 21) and total rebounds (41 vs. 33). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play a significant role in this battle. Tulane commits the 58th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while the pesky defense of South Florida forces the 14th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 25.0 percent).
South Florida Bulls vs. Tulane Green Wave Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Florida, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Florida ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Tulane ranks 230th (37.9).
- The Green Wave rank 11th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Bulls rank 114th (6.5).
- The Bulls rank 72nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while the Green Wave rank 237th (24.7).
- South Florida ranks 86th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while Tulane ranks 228th (15.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 0.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 59.4 points per game (10.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
