The South Florida Bulls will look to improve on a 3-13 record on Sunday when they host the Cincinnati Bearcats in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Sun Dome.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Cincinnati Bearcats opened as -15.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Cincinnati Bearcats vs South Florida Bulls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The South Florida Bulls are 3-13 so far on the season, and 7-8 ATS vs the number. The Cincinnati Bearcats, meanwhile, are 11-5 and 7-7-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen South Florida go 7-8 and the Cincinnati Bearcats go 6-9 on betting totals.
The Bulls - Bearcats odds would favor the Bearcats if the lines were set according to our power ranks. South Florida is rated No. 246 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Cincinnati is at No. 65.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Cincinnati is ranked No. 57 in NCAA basketball at 39.44 per game. Contrast that with South Florida's No. 50 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, South Florida is the No. 253-ranked team in the country at 4.19 per game, while Cincinnati rates No. 67 at 8.12 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bearcats endured a 59-57 loss at the hands of the Mustangs on Thursday, despite a 18-point effort from Farad Cobb at Moody Coliseum.
South Florida suffered a 75-64 loss against Central Florida on Wednesday, getting 19 points from Jaleel Cousins in a losing effort at CFE Federal Credit Union Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Cincinnati home to Houston, Wednesday, January 13th
South Florida at Tulane, Tuesday, January 12th