West Georgia Wolves vs South Florida Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Betting on today’s Wolves and Bulls game? Catch the action at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL, as the Bulls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and South Florida is favored by -18.5 against West Georgia in a non-conference matchup.

WEST GEORGIA WOLVES VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: South Florida Bulls -18.5

This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 96-53 in favor of the Bulls.
• Not only will South Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -18.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.

Will the Wolves Come Through as Road Underdogs?

West Georgia Wolves Recent Game/Games

West Georgia dropped a close one to Tennessee Tech on Tuesday, losing 76-73 on the road. The Wolves were +6.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 45-30 at halftime, West Georgia turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Tennessee Tech 43-31. The total points for the game ended at 149, going over the pre-game O/U line of 144.

West Georgia put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, with a 46.2% mark on two-pointers and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 18 threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 9 of 12 attempts, good for 75%.

The Wolves grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Shelton Williams-Dryden led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Kyric Davis added 19 points and 9 boards, while Daniel Egbuniwe contributed 18 points, hitting 70% of his shots and 50% from three.

West Georgia’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 76% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, West Georgia’s opponents hit 10 threes on 30 attempts, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 8 free throws. West Georgia gave up 5 offensive rebounds.

Pressure Builds for South Florida as Home Favorites

South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games

South Florida picked up an 85-69 win over UAPB on Tuesday, November 12th, at home. The Bulls were -24.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 154, which was below the O/U line of 167.

South Florida took control early, leading 50-34 at halftime, but both teams scored 35 points in the 2nd half, leaving the Bulls unable to extend their lead further.

South Florida put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 39.1% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range (8/34). Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, with a strong 54.3% shooting inside the arc (19/35). The Bulls also hit 69.7% of their free throws, going 23/33 from the line.

On the glass, South Florida grabbed 21 offensive rebounds, and they finished with 16 assists. Dante Sawyer led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 10/15 from the field. Jayden Reid and Kobe Knox both added 16 points, with Reid also contributing 6 assists despite shooting just 2/12 overall.

South Florida’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 39% from the field on 27 of 69 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bulls allowed 54% shooting, with the other team hitting 19 of 35 two-point shots.

From three-point range, South Florida held their opponent to just 23% shooting, as they made 8 of 34 attempts. The Bulls also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 23 for 69%. South Florida allowed 21 offensive rebounds.