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South Florida Bulls Favored to Win Against Tulsa Golden Hurricane in AAC Matchup

Game time: March 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Donald W. Reynolds Center — Tulsa, OK

Article updated Mar 9, 6:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The 24th-ranked South Florida Bulls are set to face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in an American Athletic Conference matchup at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. The Bulls,

Game outlook

The 24th-ranked South Florida Bulls are set to face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in an American Athletic Conference matchup at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. The Bulls, currently leading the conference with a 23-5 record and 15-game winning streak, are favored to win by 4.5 points despite facing a competitive opponent in the Golden Hurricane (15-14, 4-13). Both teams are coming off recent victories, with South Florida defeating Tulane and Tulsa securing a win against Temple. The game promises to be a high-stakes and exciting matchup for both teams.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulls -200 | Golden Hurricane +165

Spread: Bulls -4.5 (-110) | Golden Hurricane +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Florida will win straight-up is 67%.

South Florida Bulls

The USF Bulls recently secured an 85-72 victory against Tulane, with standout performances from senior guard Chris Youngblood. The team shot well, hitting 47.6% from the floor and 44.8% from beyond the arc. However, their defense needs improvement, allowing Tulane to shoot 44.6%. Overall, the Bulls are averaging 75.6 points per game and are giving up 68.3 points per game. With a power ranking of 79, the Bulls are ranked 131 in offense and 75 in defense. Offensively, they have solid shooting percentages but need to work on defensive consistency. There are no reported injuries on the team. Is it dusty in here? 🥹 #HornsUp 🤘 | #EDGE pic.twitter.com/cLOorvX02b

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane Analysis

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane secured a crucial road victory against the Temple Owls, holding them to only 23 points in the first half. The offense showed efficiency with a shooting percentage of 48.1%, including 43.5% from three-point range. Senior guard Cobe Williams led the team with 21 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. Overall, Tulsa's offense has been strong, averaging 74.8 points per game and shooting 43.9% from the field. The defense has also been solid, allowing 73.7 points per game. There are no injuries to report for Tulsa. In terms of rankings, the Golden Hurricane are #145 for offense and #236 for defense, with an overall record of 9-14..analysis of their offensive and defensive performance reveals that Tulsa excels in free throw shooting but struggles with three-pointers and turnovers. Defensively, they perform well in rebounding but have room for improvement in defending against field goals and three-pointers.

South Florida's Offensive Dominance Makes Them a Strong Pick to Cover the Spread in Next Game

According to KenPom's adjusted efficiency margin, South Florida currently ranks 82nd in the nation with a +9.81 rating, in contrast to Tulsa's ranking of 191st with a -2.37 rating. This discrepancy reflects a significant difference in offensive performance, with the Bulls averaging 79.2 points in their last five games compared to the Golden Hurricane's average of 69.3 points in their previous four games. Based on these statistics, it is advisable to consider selecting South Florida to cover the spread in their upcoming away game.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · South Florida Bulls-210 → -220Moved
  • Moneyline · Tulsa Golden Hurricane+175 → +180Moved
  • Spread · South Florida Bulls-6 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Tulsa Golden Hurricane+6 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over145 (-110) → 148 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under145 (-110) → 148 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

South Florida Bulls
18-4 matchup record · 8-1-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
9-14 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-09T11:17:10.258Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The USF Bulls recently secured an 85-72 victory against Tulane, with standout performances from senior guard Chris Youngblood. The team shot well, hitting 47.6% from the floor and 44.8% from beyond the arc. However, their defense needs improvement, allowing Tulane to shoot 44.6%. Overall, the Bulls are averaging 75.6 points per game and are giving up 68.3 points per game. With a power ranking of 79, the Bulls are ranked 131 in offense and 75 in defense. Offensively, they have solid shooting percentages but need to work on defensive consistency. There are no reported injuries on the team. Is it dusty in here? 🥹 #HornsUp 🤘 | #EDGE pic.twitter.com/cLOorvX02b

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane secured a crucial road victory against the Temple Owls, holding them to only 23 points in the first half. The offense showed efficiency with a shooting percentage of 48.1%, including 43.5% from three-point range. Senior guard Cobe Williams led the team with 21 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. Overall, Tulsa's offense has been strong, averaging 74.8 points per game and shooting 43.9% from the field. The defense has also been solid, allowing 73.7 points per game. There are no injuries to report for Tulsa. In terms of rankings, the Golden Hurricane are #145 for offense and #236 for defense, with an overall record of 9-14..analysis of their offensive and defensive performance reveals that Tulsa excels in free throw shooting but struggles with three-pointers and turnovers. Defensively, they perform well in rebounding but have room for improvement in defending against field goals and three-pointers.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-14Tulsa Golden Hurricane 50 · South Florida Bulls 69
  • 2023-03-01Tulsa Golden Hurricane 56 · South Florida Bulls 72
  • 2023-02-15South Florida Bulls 96 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane 69
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated South Florida Bulls 76-70

Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated South Florida Bulls 76-70 on March 9, 2024, a 6-point decision in the series. Tulsa Golden Hurricane's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 45-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded South Florida Bulls -5.5 (-110) spread, Tulsa Golden Hurricane covered, while the 146 combined points finished under the recorded total of 148.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 2387960509Spread · Tulsa Golden Hurricane +4.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · South Florida Bulls -4.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 145.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · South Florida Bulls -4.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 145.5 (-110)Win