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Game time: January 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Yuengling Center — Tampa, FL

Article updated Jan 18, 2:17 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will face off against the South Florida Bulls in an American Athletic Conference game at the Yuengling Center on Saturday. Tulsa comes into the

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The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will face off against the South Florida Bulls in an American Athletic Conference game at the Yuengling Center on Saturday. Tulsa comes into the game with a record of 30-7, having won their last two games and four of their last six. South Florida, with a record of 24-8, has lost their last two games after a four-game winning streak was snapped. Tulsa will be missing Isaiah Barnes and Jared Garcia, while Braeden Carrington is questionable. South Florida has no players listed on the injury report. South Florida opens as the betting favorite at -8.5. Be sure to read a detailed prediction for this match-up and check out our top NCAAB picks for Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. South Florida Bulls.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Hurricane +320 | Bulls -400

Spread: Golden Hurricane +8.5 (-110) | Bulls -8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Florida will win straight-up is 80%.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball team has an average of 74.8 points scored per game and 73.6 points allowed per game, ranking 192nd and 245th respectively. Offensively, they shoot 42.4% and 32.2% from 3-point territory, while defensively allowing opponents to shoot 44.0% and 33.8% from 3-point territory. Dwon Odom leads the team in scoring with 13.4 points per game and 54.4% shooting. Keaston Willis follows with 13.3 points per game on 39.6% shooting. The team averages 38.6 rebounds per game, with Ian Smikle leading with 6.2 rebounds per game. Braeden Carrington leads in steals and blocked shots. Tulsa is currently ranked 193 in offense, 243 in defense, with a power ranking of 276, and has a season record of 8-9 (5-10 ATS). They shoot 42.43% from the field and 68.23% from free throws, while allowing 43.98% field goals and 67.30% free throws defensively. They average 13.71 offensive assists, 11.65 turnovers, 12.65 defensive assists, and 11.00 turnovers per game.

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South Florida Bulls Analysis

The South Florida Bulls have a strong offense, ranking 90th in the nation with an average of 78.75 points per game. They shoot 47.86% from the field and 35.20% from three-point range. Defensively, they struggle, giving up an average of 73.69 points per game and allowing opponents to shoot 43.38% from the field. They are ranked 247th in defense. The Bulls are 9-8 overall and 6-10 against the spread. Key players include Jayden Reid, who leads the team in scoring and assists, and Jamille Reynolds, who is a strong rebounder and shot blocker. In their last 3 matchups against Tulsa, South Florida went 2-1. For expert advice on NCAAB betting, consult the top handicappers.

South Florida Bulls Expected to Dominate Tulsa with High-Scoring Offense

The South Florida Bulls are anticipated to outscore the opposition, including Tulsa, due to their potent offense, which averages 79 points per game. The team boasts the 43rd best field goal shooting percentage in the nation at 48.2% and a solid 3-point shooting rate of 35.2%. In contrast, Tulsa has struggled with shooting percentages of 42.4% overall and 32.2% from beyond the arc. This inefficiency in shooting has led to Tulsa failing to cover the spread in the majority of their recent games. Conversely, South Florida has covered the spread in many of their recent matchups, showcasing their strength. Ultimately, the lackluster defense of the Golden Hurricane is expected to be a significant factor against the formidable offense of the Bulls.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Golden Hurricane vs Bulls archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Golden Hurricane vs Bulls matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tulsa Golden Hurricane+300 → +360Moved
  • Moneyline · South Florida Bulls-380 → -465Moved
  • Spread · Tulsa Golden Hurricane+8.5 (-110) → +9.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · South Florida Bulls-8.5 (-110) → -9.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147.5 (-110) → 147.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under147.5 (-110) → 147.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Tulsa Golden Hurricane
30-7 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
South Florida Bulls
24-8 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-18T19:17:44.964Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will face off against the South Florida Bulls in an American Athletic Conference game at the Yuengling Center on Saturday. Tulsa comes into the game with a record of 30-7, having won their last two games and four of their last six. South Florida, with a record of 24-8, has lost their last two games after a four-game winning streak was snapped. Tulsa will be missing Isaiah Barnes and Jared Garcia, while Braeden Carrington is questionable. South Florida has no players listed on the injury report. South Florida opens as the betting favorite at -8.5. Be sure to read a detailed prediction for this match-up and check out our top NCAAB picks for Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. South Florida Bulls.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-09South Florida Bulls 70 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane 76
  • 2024-02-14Tulsa Golden Hurricane 50 · South Florida Bulls 69
Final result

Matchup pick recap

South Florida Bulls defeated Tulsa Golden Hurricane 63-56

South Florida Bulls defeated Tulsa Golden Hurricane 63-56 on January 18, 2025, a 7-point decision in the series. South Florida Bulls' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 38-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tulsa Golden Hurricane +9.5 (-110) spread, Tulsa Golden Hurricane covered, while the 119 combined points finished under the recorded total of 147.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Tulsa Golden Hurricane +8.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 147.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Tulsa Golden Hurricane +8.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 147.5 (-110)Loss