UAPB Golden Lions vs South Florida Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Lions versus the Bulls? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 162.5 points, and South Florida is favored by -23.5 against UAPB in a non-conference matchup.

UAPB GOLDEN LIONS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UAPB Golden Lions +23.5

This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE UAPB GOLDEN LIONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Bulls.
• Even though we have South Florida winning straight-up, we like UAPB at +23.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Taking a Look at the Golden Lions Chances on the Road

UAPB Golden Lions Recent Game/Games

UAPB faced a tough challenge on Saturday, November 9th, as they took on Tulsa on the road. Despite being +23.5 point underdogs, the Golden Lions managed to cover the spread, losing 103-80. The game’s total points of 183 exceeded the O/U line of 162.

After trailing 52-36 at halftime, UAPB put up 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51, leading to the final score. While the loss stings, covering the spread against a strong opponent is a positive takeaway for UAPB.

UAPB’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 80 points with a 51.7% shooting percentage from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, thanks in large part to their 67.7% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 34.5% of their shots, connecting on 10 of 29 attempts.

Isaiah Barnes led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Keaston Willis added 17 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three. Dwon Odom and Dante Sawyer were both efficient, shooting 75% from the field, with Odom also dishing out 6 assists.

Despite UAPB’s defensive struggles, allowing 103 points on 49% shooting, they gave up 71% from two-point range, with 23 baskets made inside the arc.

UAPB also allowed 12 threes on 39 attempts (30%) and sent the opposing team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws (72%).

Do the Bulls Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games

South Florida fell to Charleston 86-71 on Friday, November 8th, in an away game. The Bulls entered as +5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the over/under line of 155.

After trailing 33-32 at halftime, South Florida allowed 53 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39 of their own.

South Florida’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.3% overall and 23.1% from beyond the arc, hitting only 6 of 26 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, but they managed to score 71 points, thanks in part to hitting 21 of 28 free throws (75%).

Ante Brzovic led the way with 34 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. CJ Fulton and Kasen Jennings each connected on 3 of 4 threes, with Fulton adding 16 points and 6 assists, while Jennings contributed 14 points and 4 assists.

South Florida’s defense couldn’t slow down their opponent, giving up 86 points on 45% shooting. They allowed 53% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 21 of 39 attempts.

From beyond the arc, South Florida held their opponent to 28% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 21 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 26 for 83%.