South Florida Bulls vs Portland Pilots Betting Picks & Predictions
The South Florida Bulls (2-2) are set to take on the Portland Pilots (2-2) in a nonconference matchup at HTC Center for the Myrtle Beach Invitational. The Bulls are riding a
Game outlook
The South Florida Bulls (2-2) are set to take on the Portland Pilots (2-2) in a nonconference matchup at HTC Center for the Myrtle Beach Invitational. The Bulls are riding a two-game winning streak, with their most recent victory being a 74-55 win over West Georgia. Meanwhile, the Pilots are coming off a 63-61 road win against Long Beach State. The winner of this game will advance to face the winner of the Ohio/Middle Tennessee game, while the losers will also face off. South Florida is the current betting favorite, opening at -8.5 and holding at -6.5. The matchup between these two teams is sure to be an intriguing one.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bulls -288 | Pilots +240
Spread: Bulls -6.5 (-110) | Pilots +6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Florida will win straight-up is 74%.
South Florida Bulls
The South Florida Bulls are working to improve both offensively and defensively early in the season. They have been strong in scoring, averaging 78.3 points per game, but shooting only 29.6% from three. Senior guard Kasen Jennings leads the team in scoring and contributes in multiple areas. Defensively, the Bulls are struggling, allowing an average of 77.0 points per game. Improving on defense will be key for the team moving forward. The Bulls have an injury report with two players listed as questionable. In terms of power ranking, South Florida is currently ranked 98, with their offense ranked at 185 and defense at 283. They are 2-2 (1-3 ATS) this season, with room for improvement on both ends of the court.