UAB vs South Florida Prediction 1/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The South Florida Bulls and the UAB Blazers 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 an 8–5 overall win-loss record, including a 6–0 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 97-91 overtime win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in November, South Florida guard Joseph Pinion tallied 16 points (4 of 11 shooting from three-point range), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block showcasing his ability to lead the Bulls backcourt.

The South Florida Bulls average 89.4 points (17th in country) on 43.9 percent shooting from the field and 32.2 percent shooting from three-point range per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Bulls are allowing opponents 80.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting from the field per contest.

Senior forward Izaiyah Nelson has been a strong presence in the paint for the South Florida Bulls, averaging 15.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. Senior guard Josh Omojafo is averaging 14.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals per contest. Senior guard Joseph Pinion provides the Bulls additional quality play in the backcourt averaging 14.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.2 assists a game.

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers enter Sunday’s matchup with a 9–5 overall record, including an 0–1 start in AAC play after a loss to Wichita State. The Blazers have compiled wins over East Carolina, South Alabama, and Middle Tennessee, while dropping games to Wichita State and other non‑conference opponents.

The UAB Blazers are averaging 80 points on 45.7 percent shooting from the field and 28 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. Defensively, the Blazers are allowing opponents 71.8 points per contest on 42.9 percent shooting from the field per game.

Guard Chance Westry leads the UAB Blazers with 15.1 points, 4.3 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Junior guard Jacob Meyer is averaging 13.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. Senior forward Daniel Rivera averages 11.1 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block per game.  

Why the South Florida Bulls Will Win

•             High powered offense. In eight games played this season, the South Florida Bulls are averaging 89.4 points per game which ranks 17th in the nation.

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

•             Home Court edge. The South Florida Bulls are undefeated (6-0) at home this season.

Why the UAB Blazers Will Win

•             Guard play. Chance Westry provides scoring and playmaking at a high level.

•             Defensive edge. The UAB Blazers are allowing 71.8 points per game. Conversely, the South Florida Bulls are allowing 80.8 points per contest.

•             Frontcourt play.  Senior forward Daniel Rivera averages 11.1 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block per game.  

South Florida Bulls vs. UAB Blazers Prediction

This matchup features South Florida’s explosive offense and elite offensive rebounding against a UAB team that has struggled to keep pace with high‑scoring opponents. The Bulls’ ability to generate second‑chance points, combined with their undefeated home record, gives them a clear statistical edge. UAB’s guard play can keep them competitive in stretches, but their lack of perimeter volume and inconsistency in close games present challenges against a USF team that pushes tempo and scores efficiently. With that said, I like the South Florida Bulls to cover the 6.5 points in tomorrow’s game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: South Florida Bulls-6.5