Memphis vs South Florida Prediction 2/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Memphis Tigers and the USF Bulls meet Thursday in college basketball action from the Yuengling Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Memphis Tigers vs. USF Bulls prediction.

Memphis Tigers Recap

The Memphis Tigers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 99-75 loss to Utah State last time out to sit at 12-13 this season. After this game, Memphis will head home for a game against UAB.

Tigers Lose Back-To-Back Games

Dug McDaniel leads the Tigers in scoring and assists with 12.8 PPG and 4.6 APG along with 3.6 RPG and Sincere Parker has 12 PPG with 3.4 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Memphis so far this season. Curtis Givens III has 9.7 PPG while Aaron Bradshaw’s added 9.3 PPG with 4.5 RPG and Julius Thedford has 8.1 PPG with a team-high 5.1 RPG to lead the Tigers in rebounding up to this point in the year. As a team, Memphis is averaging 74.8 PPG on 43.5% shooting from the field, 31.9% from three and 72.4% from the foul line this season.

USF Bulls Recap

The USF Bulls come into this game looking to add on to their 83-81 win over FAU last time out to sit at 18-8 this season. After this game, USF will head on the road for a game against Rice.

Bulls Win 4 Straight

Izaiyah Nelson leads USF in scoring and rebounding with 16 PPG and 9.8 RPG while Wes Enis has 15.9 PPG with 3.5 RPG and 2.2 APG. Joseph Pinion has 14.3 PPG with 3.6 RPG and 2 APG while CJ Brown has 12.2 PPG with 4.1 RPG and a team-high 5.1 APG to lead USF in assists and Josh Omojafo has 11.8 PPG with 5.2 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for USF so far this season. As a team, USF is averaging 88.8 PPG on 44.4% shooting from the field, 33.4% from three and 73.2% from the foul line this season.

Memphis Tigers @ South Florida Bulls Betting Trends: February 19, 2026

Why the South Florida Bulls will win

• South Florida has won each of its last eight night games at Yuengling Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Memphis has lost five of its last six road games.
• Memphis has lost the first half in eight of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won eight of its last nine games when playing with a rest advantage.
• South Florida has lost three of its last four games at Yuengling Center following an overtime win.
• Memphis has won the first half in each of its last four road games against South Florida.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of Memphis’ last 12 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Thirty-nine of South Florida’s last 43 home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Florida ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (28.1).
• South Florida ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.9).
• Memphis ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.7%).
• Memphis ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.2).

Memphis Tigers vs. USF Bulls Prediction

I’m on Memphis and the points here. I get the case to be made for USF at home laying the points, but the Bulls are flying high right now, and Memphis is normally feisty as an underdog in conference play. I also think Penny Hardaway is kind of coaching for his job right now, and I think the Bulls could be in some trouble here. Give me Memphis and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Memphis +8.5