Pick details
| MATCHUP | Charleston Southern Buccaneers | South Florida Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Where | Yuengling Center, Tampa, FL | |
| When | Monday, November 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Charleston Southern vs South Florida Prediction
In this Charleston Southern vs South Florida Prediction, South Florida is coming as -19.5 home favorites. South Florida was the superior team last season, with a better overall record and finished first in the AAC and were dominating at home with a 13-2 record, while having the 8th-best offense in the entire country. On the flip side, Charleston Southern was a bottom-35 defense last season and struggled on the road. USF dominated their only previous meeting against Charleston Southern back in 2022, winning by 20 points at home and I expect them to get the job done today as well. Take USF and lay the -19.5 points.
South Florida Bulls Preview
The South Florida Bulls finished last season with a 25-9 overall record and a 15-3 record in the American. Offensively, they averaged 87.5 points per game, ranking 8th in the nation, while allowing 75.7 points per game defensively, ranking 233rd. The Bulls shot with 43.7% from the field and 32.6% from beyond the arc, while grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game and averaging 17.1 assists per game. They had 4.1 blocks per game and 9.4 steals per game defensively.
Wes Enis led South Florida in scoring, with an average of 16.4 ppg, adding 3.6 rebounds while shooting with 39.1% from the field and 81.4% from the free throw line. Izaiyah Nelson followed with 15.9 ppg and 9.6 rebounds per game, while Joseph Pinion added 14.6 ppg.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers Preview
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers finished last season with a 15-17 overall record and a 6-10 record in the Big South. Offensively, they averaged 83.4 points per game, ranking 27th in the nation, while allowing 80.1 points per game defensively, ranking 331st. The Buccaneers shot with 45.7% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc, while grabbing 42 rebounds per game and averaging 16.8 assists per game. They had 4.9 blocks per game and 4.8 steals per game defensively.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers @ South Florida Bulls Betting Trends: November 2, 2026
Why the South Florida Bulls will win
- South Florida has won each of its last nine night games at Yuengling Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Charleston Southern has lost 21 of its last 25 road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Charleston Southern has lost the first half in nine of its last 12 road games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Charleston Southern Buccaneers will win
- Charleston Southern has won four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents.
A’lahn Sumler led Charleston Southern in scoring, with an average of 18.9 ppg, adding 4.8 rebounds while shooting with 48.0% from the field and 65.4% from the free throw line. Brycen Blaine followed with 17.2 ppg and 7.2 rebounds per game, while Jesse Hafemeister added 12.7 ppg.
Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: South Florida -19.5
