Wichita State Shockers (8-9) vs. South Florida Bulls (10-5)
January 21, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: South Florida Bulls -4.5; Over/Under: +151.5
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The Wichita State Shockers are riding a 6-game losing streak. The USF Bulls look to stay hot after winning 8 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Wichita State Shockers vs USF Bulls prediction.
Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview
The Wichita State Shockers lost to Kansas State, Kansas, North Texas, Temple, Memphis and FAU during this stretch. The Wichita State Shockers are averaging 74.4 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 74.9 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Colby Rogers is averaging 16.2 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Xavier Bell is averaging 12.4 points and 3.1 rebounds. Kenny Pohto is the third double-digit scorer and Harlond Beverly is dishing 3.4 assists. The Wichita State Shockers are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 66.8 percent from the free throw line. The Wichita State Shockers are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.
USF Bulls Betting Preview
The USF Bulls rebounded from a loss to UAB with wins over Rice and Memphis. The USF Bulls are averaging 76.3 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 70.5 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Selton Miguel is averaging 15.1 points and 2 assists, while Chris Youngblood is averaging 14.7 points and 2.5 rebounds. Kasean Pryor is the third double-digit scorer and Kobe Knox is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The USF Bulls are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The USF Bulls are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
Wichita State Shockers vs USF Bulls prediction
The Wichita State Shockers are watching their season spiral out of control with 6 straight losses, and they’re 5-10-1 ATS on the season, which doesn’t help their case. The USF Bulls are surprisingly playing good ball as of late, and that includes an 8-2 SU record at home. USF is also 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games overall. USF has to view this as a great chance to beat Wichita State for the first time since 2019. I’ll lay the points with the Bulls.
