South Florida Bulls vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulls and Gators. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on SECN, and it’s hosted by the Gators at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points, and Florida is favored by -10.5 vs. South Florida.

SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: South Florida Bulls +10.5

This game will be played at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 8:30 ET on Monday, November 4th.

WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Bulls.
  • Not only will South Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Are the Bulls Ready for a Road Win?

South Florida Bulls Records

South Florida finished last season with a 24-7 record, going 17-3 in AAC play. At home, they were 17-3, winning by an average of 10.1 points per game. On the road, they were 7-4, with a +0.7 scoring margin.

The Bulls were 20-8 against the spread and had a 12-19 over/under record. Their games averaged 144.9 points, compared to an average O/U line of 146.5 points. As underdogs, they went 7-3 straight-up and 7-2 ATS.

South Florida Bulls Offense Stats

South Florida averaged 75.8 points per game last season, ranking 305th in possessions per game at 64.9. They shot 44% from the field (248th) and had an effective field goal percentage of 51% (150th). The Bulls struggled inside, making 49% of their two-point attempts (291st), but they were 43rd in three-pointers made per game, hitting 9 per contest at a 36% clip (108th). They also ranked 47th in free throws made per game, averaging 16.

South Florida Bulls Top Returning Offensive Players

Quincy Ademokoya returns after averaging 10 points and 3.9 rebounds per game last season. Kobe Knox, who averaged 8.9 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, is also back for the Bulls.

South Florida allowed 69.1 points per game last season, ranking 88th in the nation. Opponents shot 31.2% from three-point range against the Bulls, placing them 150th in that category. South Florida averaged 7.1 steals per game, ranking 117th, and 3.5 blocked shots per game, ranking 148th.

One area of concern for South Florida was free throws allowed, as they gave up 20.3 per game, ranking 249th in the country.

Will the Gators Win at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena?

Florida Gators Records

Florida finished last season with a 24-11 record, going 14-8 in SEC play. At home, they were dominant, posting an 18-1 record with a +13.8 average scoring margin. However, they struggled on the road, finishing 6-10.

Against the spread, the Gators were 16-19, and they had a 22-12-1 over/under record. Their games averaged 163.7 points, compared to an average O/U line of 156.8 points.

Florida Gators Offense Stats

Florida averaged 85.1 points per game last season, ranking 87th in possessions per game with 68.9. The Gators shot 45% from the field, placing 130th, and their effective field goal percentage was 51%, ranking 168th. They made 7.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 34% from beyond the arc, which ranked 220th. Florida was 9th in free throws made per game, averaging 17.9.

Florida Gators Top Returning Offensive Players

Walter Clayton Jr.: G

  • Games: 35 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 17.1 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 2.6 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 3.6 (Last Year)

Alijah Martin: G

  • Games: 33 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 13.3 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 1.6 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 5.9 (Last Year)

Florida struggled defensively last season, allowing 78.5 points per game, which ranked 312th in the nation. They were 204th in 3-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot 32.1% from beyond the arc. The Gators also gave up 22.1 free throws per game, ranking 300th in that category.

One area where Florida excelled was in blocking shots, averaging 5.2 per game, which was 13th in the country. They also averaged 6.7 steals per game, ranking 165th nationally.