No. 9 South Florida (13-18, 6-12 American) will be trying to keep their season alive when they face #8 Wichita State (18-13, 8-10 American) in the second round of the AAC Tournament on Thursday afternoon. The game will be played at Dickies Arena, and it is scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this South Florida vs. Wichita State prediction and get our top NCAAB Betting Picks.
The Bulls are coming off an 84-68 loss to Memphis as 12.5-point underdogs. The Shockers are coming off a 73-63 loss to Tulsa as 11.5-point favorites.
Wichita State is 8-2 in its last 10 games against South Florida. The Shockers and Bulls split their two games this season.
South Florida Trying To Snap Four-Game Losing Streak
The Bulls didn’t play well this season and they closed out their campaign losing seven of their last eight games. They will try to put an end to their losing streak and advance to the next round with a win on Thursday.
South Florida averages 74.6 points per game, making 44.6 percent of their field goals and 31.8 percent of their three-pointers.
Jamille Reynolds led the Bulls with 12.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Jayden Reid averages 12.5 points and 3.6 assists per game, while Kobe Knox averages 10.7 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
South Florida has struggled defensively, giving up 74.6 points per game. They gave up 84 points in their last game and will need a better performance if they want to get the win.
Wichita State Trying To Bounce Back From Loss
The Shockers followed up their win over Rice with a loss to Tulsa in their last game. They will try to bounce back from the loss and pick up their second straight win over the Bulls when they play on Thursday.
Wichita State averages 73.7 points per game, making 44.9 percent of their field goals and 29.5 percent of their three-pointers.
Xavier Bell leads the Shockers with 15.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. Corey Washington averages 13.4 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Justin Hill averages 11.2 points and three rebounds per game.
Wichita State has struggled defensively, giving up 72.4 points per game. They gave up 73 points in their last game and will have to do a better job if they want to win this game.
Best Bets for South Florida (USF) vs. Wichita State
Full-Game Side Bet
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The Shockers have won seven of their last 10 games, while the Bulls have lost eight of their last 10 games. Wichita State has the edge here because they’re shooting the ball better, making over 44 percent of their shots. They’ve also done a better job at the charity stripe, making over 72 percent of their free throws. They rebounded the ball well and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds per game in their last three games, which will give them more scoring chances. They also do a good job of protecting the ball and won’t give up many easy-scoring chances. The Bulls haven’t been able to stop many teams this season, and they give up more than 79 points per game on the road, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Shockers. Go with Wichita State to cover the spread.
Full-Game Total Pick
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The Bulls played under the total in their last five games, while the Shockers played under the total in three of their last four games. South Florida averages 74.6 points per game. They play at the 64th fastest pace in the country, averaging 72.4 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 66.7 points per game in their last three games. The Shockers average 73.7 points per game. They play at the 121st fastest pace in the country, averaging 71.3 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 75.3 points per game in their last three games. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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