The South Florida Bulls will try to cover the point spread at Sun Dome on Thursday when they get a visit from the Connecticut Huskies in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, South Florida sat as 12.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Connecticut Huskies vs South Florida Bulls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The South Florida Bulls sport a record of 7-21 and 15-12 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Connecticut Huskies have 19-8 and 11-12-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 14-13 for the South Florida Bulls and 9-14-1 for the Connecticut Huskies.
The Bulls - Huskies odds would favor the Huskies if the lines were set according to our power ranks. South Florida is rated No. 283 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Connecticut is at No. 32.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features South Florida's No. 252-ranked scoring average of 63.86 PPG, against a Connecticut Huskies defense rated No. 10 and allowing 62.07 PPG. The South Florida Bulls FG% has averaged 42.56% to date this season, less than the Connecticut Huskies shooters have managed so far (45.95% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Connecticut suffered a 65-60 loss against Cincinnati on Saturday, getting 19 points from Jalen Adams in a losing effort at Fifth Third Arena.
The Bulls got 19 points from Nehemias Morillo as South Florida ran past Memphis 80-71 on Saturday at Sun Dome.
Next Betting Matchups
Connecticut home to Houston, Sunday, February 28th
South Florida at East Carolina, Wednesday, March 2nd