South Florida vs Utah State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

The USF Bulls and the Utah State Aggies meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a USF vs. Utah State prediction.

USF Recap

The USF Bulls come into this one looking to bounce back from a 74-72 loss at the hands of Loyola Chicago last time out. After this game, USF will head home for a matchup with Bethune Cookman.

Bulls Looking For Big Road Win To Bounce Back

Jayden Reid leads the Bulls in scoring and assists with 13.8 PPG and 4.1 APG while Jamille Reynolds has 11.3 PPG with a team-high 8.6 RPG to lead the Bulls on the glass. Kasen Jennings has 10.6 PPG and Kobe Knox has added 10.4 PPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for USF so far this season. Jimmie Williams also has 8.3 PPG while Brandon Stroud has 8 PPG with 4.9 RPG. As a team, USF is averaging 77.1 PPG on 45.3% shooting from the field, 32.4% from three, and 74% from the foul line this season.

Why the South Florida Bulls will win

• South Florida has won 26 of its last 33 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Utah State Recap

The Utah State Aggies come into this game looking to improve on their 9-0 start after picking up a 92-62 win over Utah Tech last time out. After this game, Utah State will meet UC San Diego and Saint Mary’s.

Aggies Looking To Remain Undefeated

Ian Martinez leads the Aggies in scoring with 18.4 PPG and 3.3 APG along with 3.3 RPG while Mason Falslev has 16.3 PPG with a team-high 6.1 RPG and 2.7 APG to lead the Aggies in rebounding. Dexter Akanno has 10.1 PPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Utah State up to this point in the year while Drake Allen’s added a team-high 3.8 APG to lead the Aggies in assists. As a team, Utah State is averaging 87.6 PPG on 48.9% shooting from the field, 35.6% from three, and 75% from the foul line this season.

Why the Utah State Aggies will win

• Utah State has won each of its last 12 day games at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum against non-AP-ranked opponents.

USF vs. Utah State Prediction

I’m on the over here. I think this is going to be a high-scoring track meet, and while I leaned towards USF and the points, I just think the over is the better play because of the fast pace at which both teams usually find themselves playing. Give me the over.