College hoops betting interest focuses on the South Florida Bulls vs Memphis Tigers battle Thursday at FedExForum as the Tigers look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Memphis Tigers were listed as -13-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
South Florida Bulls vs Memphis Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Memphis Tigers are 18-11 so far on the season, and 12-13-1 ATS vs the number. The South Florida Bulls, meanwhile, are 8-21 and 8-17-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Memphis go 14-12 and the South Florida Bulls go 15-11 on betting totals.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 220-ranked Memphis Tigers and the No. 332-rated South Florida Bulls in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Memphis's No. 193 nationally ranked offense (71.07 points per game) against a South Florida Bulls defense that sits as the No. 121 at 71.59 PPG. The Memphis Tigers have been averaging 44.89% from the field, more than the Bulls have managed so far this season (41.12% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bulls got 17 points from David Collins, but it was Tulane that prevailed in a 79-68 final on Saturday at Sun Dome.
Memphis earned a 83-79 victory over Connecticut on Sunday, getting 18 points from Mike Parks at Gampel Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
South Florida home to Southern Methodist, Sunday, March 4th
Memphis at East Carolina, Sunday, March 4th