South Florida Bulls vs Wright State Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Looking to win big? The Bulls and Raiders face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN2. The Raiders are hosting the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. South Florida is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 154 points.
SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wright State Raiders +2.5
This game will be played at The HTC Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Raiders.
- Not only will Wright State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does South Florida Stand a Chance on the Road?
South Florida’s season hit a bump with a 95-88 home loss to Middle Tennessee on Friday. The Bulls, who were -1.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 183, well over the 145-point O/U line.
USF struggled early, trailing 51-33 at halftime. While they outscored Middle Tennessee 55-44 in the second half, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
South Florida’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a 50.9% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.4%, thanks in part to their 63% shooting from two-point range and 38.5% from beyond the arc. They also hit 24 of 27 free throws, good for 88.9%.
Jestin Porter led the way with 26 points, shooting 75% from the field and 66.7% from three. Essam Mostafa contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Jamille Reynolds was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots and finishing with 17 points and 9 rebounds.
South Florida’s defense struggled, giving up 95 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 17 of their 27 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, South Florida’s opponents connected on 10 of 26 attempts, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 24 free throws, an 88% rate. South Florida gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Wright State Offense Score Enough at Home?
Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games
Wright State fell to Bradley 77-74 on Friday, November 22nd, in a close home game. The Raiders, who entered the game as +6 underdogs, managed to cover the spread.
After leading 37-35 at halftime, Wright State allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.
Wright State’s offense was clicking in their latest game, shooting 51.9% from the field and hitting 47.4% of their threes, going 9-for-19 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.5%, and they connected on 73.3% of their free throws, making 11 of 15 attempts.
Brandon Noel led the way with 26 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 75% from three, hitting 3 of 4 attempts. Zek Montgomery also hit 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 19 points, while Jack Doumbia added 16 points and was perfect on his lone three-point attempt.
Wright State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Raiders allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 18 of 33 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Wright State’s defense couldn’t contain their opponents, who shot 47% on 9 of 19 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 shots for 73%.