Memphis vs South Florida Prediction 2/13/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Memphis vs South Florida prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 13th at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Memphis Tigers Betting Preview

The Memphis Tigers are 20-4 (10-1) this year after they defeated Temple by a score of 90-82 in their last game. Memphis was tied at 35 at halftime and scored 55 points in the second half for the win. The Tigers shot 56.1% from the field, 42.1% on three-pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. PJ Haggerty led Memphis with 20 points and seven assists, while Dain Dainja added 18 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Tigers defeated Tulsa by a score of 83-71 and Rice by a score of 86-83. Memphis has won seven games in a row and they are currently first in the AAC standings with a 10-1 record. Memphis has scored 79.4 points per game and they have allowed 73.2 points per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 21.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Tyrese Hunter is averaging 14.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this year. Memphis is shooting 48.3% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 40.3% on three-pointers this season.  

South Florida Bulls Betting Preview

The South Florida Bulls are 12-12 (5-6) this season after they lost to Wichita State by a score of 75-70 in their last game. South Florida led 36-32 at halftime, but they allowed 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Bulls shot 52.2% from the field, 17.6% on three-pointers, and 70.4% on free throws, but they were outrebounded 42-22 in the game. Jamille Reynolds led South Florida with 18 points and six rebounds, while Jimmie Williams added 12 points and one rebound in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bulls defeated Temple by a score of 100-91 but did lose to FAU by a score of 94-72 before that. South Florida has lost four of their last six games and they are currently eighth in the AAC standings with a 5-6 record. South Florida has scored 76.4 points per game and they have allowed 74.3 points per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Jamille Reynolds is averaging 12.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game, while Jayden Reid is averaging 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game this year. South Florida is shooting 45.8% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 33.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why South Florida will beat Memphis 

• South Florida has won nine of its last 10 home night games against the American Athletic Conference.

Why Memphis will beat South Florida 

• South Florida has lost 39 of its last 41 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Memphis has won each of its last seven games against the American Athletic Conference.
• South Florida has lost the first half in 13 of its last 16 games against AP-ranked opponents at Yuengling Center.

Memphis vs South Florida Prediction 

Memphis comes into this matchup first in the AAC standings and they are ranked #14 in the nation, but they will be on the road here. The Tigers have won seven games in a row and they are shooting over 48% from the field this year. Memphis has allowed at least 77 points against per game in three of their last five, but their high-scoring offense has scored 83+ points in three straight games. South Florida has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have gone over 151.5 in two of their last three games. Take the over in this matchup, as I expect Memphis to have a huge day against this USF defense.