In an exciting college basketball matchup, the South Florida Bulls are set to take on the Temple Owls on January 31 at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 pm and features South Florida as an 8.5-point favorite according to betting odds. The total points for the matchup are set at 154.5.
This prediction indicates a strong probability of South Florida taking home a win, with the model estimating a confidence level of 65.6%. Alongside this, the spread prediction favors South Florida to cover the 8.5 points with a confidence rate of 55.5%.
Looking at recent performances, South Florida has consistent stats that could work in their favor. The team leads the American Athletic Conference (AAC) with an average of 17.4 assists per game and stands second among Division 1 teams in offensive rebounds, averaging 15.9 per game. This offensive prowess has contributed to their scoring capabilities, along with a formidable season record of 10-10 against the spread.
Temple, on the other hand, is fighting to improve its performance, holding an 8-12 record against the spread this season. They excelled with a strong home advantage, hitting the 1H Moneyline in 12 out of their last 18 home games. Defensively, Temple has shown promise, allowing opposing teams to shoot just 32% from three-point range, which ranks second best in the AAC.
Both teams have shown trends that could influence the game’s outcome, with South Florida hitting the first-half game total under in 18 of their last 31 games, while Temple has fared similarly in their recent outings. Enthusiasts of college basketball betting will see a matchup rich in competitive play, making it a highly anticipated event.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal game, fans can look forward to an engaging evening of college basketball with potential surprises on the horizon. BetMGM offers opportunities for both casual and seasoned bettors to engage in this thrilling matchup.