Tulane vs South Florida Prediction 3/1/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Tulane Green Wave and the South Florida Bulls will meet on Sunday afternoon in an AAC matchup at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida.

South Florida Bulls Betting Preview

The South Florida Bulls enter Sunday’s contest with a 20–8 overall win-loss record, including a 12-3 mark in conference play and an 11–2 mark at home. The Bulls have compiled wins over Florida A&M, Coppin State, Kennesaw State, Western Kentucky, Utah State, and Charleston, while dropping games to George Washington, Oklahoma State, VCU, and the Colorado State Rams.

More recently, in the South Florida Bulls dominant 75-56 victory over the Rice Owls three days ago, South Florida forward Izaiyah Nelson tallied 24 points (7 of 14 shooting from the field: 10 of 10 from the free-throw line), 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals showcasing his ability to lead the Bulls frontcourt.

The South Florida Bulls average 87.4 points (8th in country) on 43.6 percent shooting from the field per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Bulls are allowing opponents 78.2 points per contest.

It should be noted that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? One month ago, the South Florida Bulls defeated the Tulane Green Wave 97-83.

Senior forward Izaiyah Nelson has provided the Bulls a strong interior presence averaging 16.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. Senior guard Josh Omojafo is averaging 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1 steal per contest. Senior guard Joseph Pinion contributes 14.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists a game.

Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview

The Tulane Green Wave enter Sunday’s contest with a 17–11 record, including an 8–7 mark in conference play and a rather impressive 6-2 record on the road. Tulane has amassed wins over FAU, North Texas and Fordham dropping games to Memphis, UAB and Princeton.

The Tulane Green Wave are averaging 72.1 points on 42.9 percent shooting from the field and 32.3 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Green Wave are allowing opponents 74.2 points per contest.

Sophomore guard Rowan Brumbaugh leads the Tulane Green Wave, averaging 18.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game. Junior guard Asher Woods averages 13.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals per contest, Sophomore forward Tyler Ringgold averages 10 points, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game anchoring the Tulane Green Wave frontcourt.

Why the South Florida Bulls Will Win

• High powered offense. In 28 games played this season, the South Florida Bulls are averaging 87.4 points per game which ranks 8th in the nation.

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

• Home court edge. The South Florida Bulls have amassed an 11-2 record at home.

• Confidence. The South Florida Bulls defeated the Tulane Green Wave earlier this season. 

Why the Tulane Green Wave Will Win

 • Quality guard play. Sophomore guard Rowan Brumbaugh leads the Tulane Green Wave backcourt averaging 18.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

• Ability to win on the road. The Tulane Green Wave have compiled a 6-2 record on the road this season.

Tulane Green Wave vs. South Florida Bulls Prediction

This matchup features the Tulane Green Waves quality perimeter shooting against a South Florida Bulls team that has an elite offense and plays exceptionally well at home. Tulane’s three-point shooting gives the Green Wave a path to keep this game competitive, but South Florida’s combination of a high caliber offense and outstanding frontcourt play make the Bulls the side to be on in this one. In my view, the data clearly leans toward South Florida pulling away late and winning this matchup rather easily. With that said, I am backing the South Florida Bulls to cover the 14.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: South Florida -14.5