A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away South Florida Bulls taking on the Southern Methodist Mustangs Sunday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The South Florida Bulls opened as 23.5-point underdogs 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).
South Florida Bulls vs Southern Methodist Mustangs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 11-3 and 4-4-1 ATS Southern Methodist Mustangs will face the 7-7 South Florida Bulls, who own a 4-6-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Southern Methodist Mustangs are 4-5 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the South Florida Bulls are 5-6.
The Mustangs - Bulls odds would favor the Mustangs if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Southern Methodist is rated No. 32 in the current Odds Shark poll, while South Florida is at No. 243.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Southern Methodist's No. 138-ranked scoring average of 75.29 PPG, against a South Florida Bulls defense rated No. 73 and allowing 67.43 PPG. The Southern Methodist Mustangs FG% has averaged 47.46% to date this season, more than the South Florida Bulls shooters have managed so far (42.44% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bulls got 16 points from Justin Brown, but it was Houston that prevailed in a 79-60 final on Thursday at Sun Dome.
The Mustangs got 14 points from Jarrey Foster as Southern Methodist ran past Central Florida 56-51 on Wednesday at Moody Coliseum-Dallas.
Next Betting Matchups
South Florida home to East Carolina, Wednesday, January 3rd
Southern Methodist at Tulane, Thursday, January 4th