Stetson Hatters vs South Florida Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hatters and Bulls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bulls at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 151 points, and South Florida is favored by -16 against Stetson in a non-conference matchup.
STETSON HATTERS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Stetson Hatters +16
This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bulls.
- Even though we have South Florida winning straight-up, we like Stetson at +16.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can Stetson Stun the Crowd at Yuengling Center?
Stetson Hatters Recent Game/Games
Stetson fell to 4-3 on the season after a 92-77 home loss to La Salle on Saturday. The Hatters entered the game as +11.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.
Despite leading 41-40 at halftime, Stetson struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 36 points while allowing 52.
Corey McKeithan’s 27 points and 5 made threes at 62.5% shooting led the way for Stetson in their last game, as he finished 8 of 15 from the field. Mehki Ellison added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, while Andrés Marrero and Jahlil White each contributed 13 points.
Stetson shot 42.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.9%, and made 7 of 19 threes (36.8%). They were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 18 attempts (88.9%), and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with Mac Etienne pulling down a team-high 9 boards.
Even with Stetson holding them to 42% shooting, this team managed to put up 92 points. They shot 44% from inside the arc, hitting 20 of their 45 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, they went 7/19, good for 36%. They also made the most of their trips to the line, knocking down 16 of 18 free throws for 88%.
Can the Bulls Lock in a Home Win?
South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games
South Florida finally got their first win of the season, edging out Wright State 73-72 on Sunday. The Bulls, who were -3 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they’ll be happy to get a win after starting the season 0-6.
South Florida was down 34-32 at halftime but managed to outscore the Raiders 41-38 in the second half. The total points for the game were 145, falling short of the O/U line of 154.5.
South Florida put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 24-for-40, while connecting on 5-of-15 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.
Jack Doumbia led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 9-of-11 shots. Solomon Callaghan added 15 points, making 3-of-5 from deep, and Jayden Reid contributed 14 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts.
South Florida’s defense gave up 72 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 27 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 38 shooting for 50%.
From three-point range, the Bulls’ defense saw the other team hit 8 of 24, or 33%. They also sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 76%. South Florida allowed 9 offensive rebounds.