Tulsa vs South Florida Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Tulsa vs South Florida Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the USF Sun Dome. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Golden Hurricane’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bulls’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tulsa

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving South Florida

-Recent betting trends in games played between Tulsa and South Florida

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Golden Hurricanes and Bulls. 

Tulsa Has Won Two Straight

Tulsa has some confidence right now and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against UTSA, they won 82-77 and in the last game against Charlotte, they won 69-63. Tulsa shot 52.9 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from behind the three-point line. Dwon Odom was the top player for Tulsa putting up 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. In this game, Tulsa is going to need to get the offense out to a fast start.

Tulsa is going into this game with an 8-9 record and going 5-10 against the spread. On average, their offense is putting up an average of 74.8 points per game, ranking them 246th in college basketball. Their defense has allowed for an average of 73.6 points per game, placing them in 246th position. They have struggled a bit from the free throw line, making an average of 68% of these shots. This puts them in 284th place in comparison to other teams in CBB.

South Florida is Struggling

South Florida is struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Tulane, they lost 73-70 and in the last game against UAB, they ended up losing 92-83. Guard Jayden Reid had a strong game putting up 26 points, four assists, and one rebound. There were three different players that put up at least 13 points. South Florida shot 54.2 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from behind the three-point line.  

South Florida is coming in with a 9-8 record going 6-10 against the spread. Their offense has averaged 79 points per game, ranking them 86th. Defensively they have allowed for an average of 74.8 points per game, ranking their defense in 270th. Their free throw percentage ranks them significantly higher than Tulsa in 79th place with an average of 74.8% of shots made. 

Tulsa vs South Florida Prediction

This game is going to be high-scoring. South Florida is averaging 79 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Tula’s offense has also been good averaging 74.8 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Neither team is going to find any success with the defense and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over.