Charleston vs South Florida Prediction 12/10/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The South Florida Bulls and the College of Charleston Cougars will meet on Wednesday evening in a non‑conference matchup at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida.

South Florida Bulls Betting Preview

The South Florida Bulls enters Thursday night’s game with a 5–4 win-loss record, including a 3-0 record at home. The Bulls have compiled wins over Florida A&M, Coppin State, Kennesaw State, Western Kentucky and Utah State Aggies. South Florida has lost games to George Washington, Oklahoma State, VCU and the Colorado State Rams. In the South Florida Bulls 97-91 overtime victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers last month, South Florida guard Wes Enis tallied 17 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.

The South Florida Bulls average 89.4 points (17th in country) on 44 percent shooting from the field per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Bulls are allowing opponents 80.1 points on 44.4 percent shooting from the field per contest.

Senior forward Izaiyah Nelson has been a force inside for the South Florida Bulls, averaging 12.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1.8 blocks per game. Senior guard Josh Omojafo is averaging 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals per contest.

College of Charleston Cougars Betting Preview

The College of Charleston Cougars enter Wednesday’s contest with a 4–5 record. The Cougars have compiled wins over South Carolina State, Massachusetts and Evansville, while losing games to Liberty, Florida Atlantic, Drake, and the Belmont Bruins. In the College of Charleston Cougars 78-59 win over Evansville Purple Aces, guard Martin Kalu accumulated 21 points, 7 rebounds and 1 steal.

The College of Charleston Cougars average 76.2 points on 41.6 percent shooting from the field and 34.7 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. The Cougars are allowing opponents to 75.8 points per game.

Senior guard Connor Hickman leads the College of Charleston Cougars averaging 15.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1 steal per game. Senior guard Jlynn Counter adds 11.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Junior center Christian Reeves provides a strong interior presence averaging 7.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1 block per contest.

Why the South Florida Bulls Will Win

 •           High powered offense. In nine games played this season, the South Florida Bulls are averaging 89.4 points per game which ranks 17th in the nation.

•            Multiple scoring options. Josh Omojafo and Izaiyah Nelson can carry the offense.

•            Home court advantage. The South Florida Bulls are unbeaten at the Yuengling Center (3-0) this season.

Why the College of Charleston Cougars Will Win

•            Quality guard play. Hickman and Counter provide perimeter scoring.

•            Frontcourt presence. Junior center Christian Reeves is averaging 7.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1 block per contest.

•            Upset motivation. College of Charleston will be eager to knock off a strong AAC opponent.

South Florida vs. College of Charleston Prediction

This matchup pits South Florida’s high‑powered offense against Charleston’s balanced but inconsistent attack. Expect the Bulls to push tempo and rely on Omojafo’s scoring and Nelson’s rebounding, while the Cougars will look to Hickman and Counter to keep the team competitive in this contest.

In my view, the South Florida Bulls overall team depth and offensive efficiency should prove to be the difference in this matchup. The Bulls have multiple scoring options and a strong rebounding core, while the College of Charleston has struggled against stronger competition. Look for South Florida to control pace and extend their home winning streak at the Yuengling Center.

Beyond the statistical edge, South Florida’s ability to pressure the ball and force turnovers could quickly widen the gap. If the Bulls convert defensive stops into transition points, they’ll build momentum early and put the game out of reach before halftime. Charleston will need to slow the tempo and rely on half‑court execution, but South Florida’s athleticism and home‑court confidence make that an uphill battle. I am backing the South Florida Bulls to cover the 15.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: South Florida -15.5