South Florida Bulls vs Alabama Crimson Tide NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/17

The South Florida Bulls travel to Tuscaloosa to take on the #16 Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The game will be held at Coleman Coliseum and will start at 8:00 PM ET. This is a non-conference game with the Bulls representing the American Athletic Conference and the Crimson Tide from the Southeastern Conference.

The Bulls come into this game with a 6-4 record this season. They are 1-2 in away games. Alabama, on the other hand, has a 7-3 record, with a strong 4-1 performance at home. The Crimson Tide is favored by 14.5 points. The game will be broadcast on SEC TV.

South Florida Bulls vs Alabama Crimson Tide Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: South Florida Bulls vs Alabama Crimson Tide
  • Venue: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa AL
  • Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • South Florida Spread: +14.5 (-111)
    • Alabama Spread: -14.5 (-111)
    • South Florida MoneyLine: +783
    • Alabama MoneyLine: -1366
    • Over/Under: 181.5 (-113)
    • Favorite: Alabama Crimson Tide
    • Underdog: South Florida Bulls

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South Florida Bulls Team Preview

The South Florida Bulls have had a mixed start to their season. Their record stands at 6-4, with a 1-2 mark on the road. In their recent games, they secured victories against Charleston Cougars and Utah State Aggies but fell short against Colorado State Rams.

Offensively, the Bulls score an average of 88.6 points per game, ranking them 30th. They attempt 29.2 three-pointers per game, though they only make 31.2% of them. On the defensive side, they need to work on reducing fouls, as they average 22.4 fouls per game.

Key players like Joseph Pinion and Izaiyah Nelson have been instrumental. Pinion averages 14.6 points per game, while Nelson contributes with 12.9 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. The team will look to improve their performance away from home in upcoming games.

Alabama Crimson Tide Team Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide is ranked #16 and holds a 7-3 record this season. At home, they have won 4 out of 5 games. In their last three games, they have a 2-1 record, showing they can bounce back after a loss.

The Crimson Tide scores 93.1 points per game, which is 8th in the nation. They attempt 35.8 three-pointers per game, ranking 5th. Their effective field goal percentage is 57.1, placing them at 39th.

Labaron Philon Jr. leads Alabama with 21.7 points per game. Amari Allen contributes with 10.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Alabama’s defense averages 7.2 steals and 6.9 blocks per game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Alabama is favored by 14.5 points. Given their strong offensive stats with 93.1 points per game, they have the potential to cover this spread against South Florida. South Florida’s defense gives up a lot of points, with high fouls and turnovers, making Alabama -14.5 the pick.

Looking at the over/under of 181.5, both teams have high-scoring offenses. Alabama scores 93.1 points per game, and South Florida averages 88.6. Their fast-paced play styles suggest a high total, so the over 181.5 seems likely with a projected score of Alabama 95, South Florida 88.