USF vs Wichita State Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 11)
- The Bulls are in a tight race for a top two finish in the conference standings.
- The Shockers boast homecourt advantage with an 11-2 record.
- This marks the 16th all-time meeting between the American programs.
An important showdown will take place in the American Conference as the South Florida Bulls go on the road to face the Wichita State Shockers. The matchup is a tossup with a slight edge towards the Bulls, but the Shockers have the quality to disrupt their visitor’s solid form.
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How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7:30 pm ET
- Where: Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, Kansas
- How to Watch: ESPN+
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| USF | -110 | -0.5 | O160 |
| Wichita State | -110 | +0.5 | U160 |
Game Preview
The Bulls (16-8, 8-3 American) find themselves in the mix for a potential NCAA Tournament spot amid a strong start in conference play. They have won eight of their last 11 matchups in league play, recently blowing out UTSA and pulling off an upset win over Tulsa.
Izaiyah Nelson stands out as the heart of the Bulls offense. He has been averaging 16.3 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game this season. Meanwhile, CJ Brown has excelled in the playmaking aspect with 12.1 points, 5.4 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per contest. USF leads the conference in multiple categories, including points per game (90.0), rebounds per game (42.6), offensive rebounds (15.4), assist/turnover ratio (1.57) and assists (17.83).
The Shockers (15-9, 7-4 American) cannot be underestimated as one of the more solid squads in the conference. Hosting this upcoming matchup, they boast an 11-2 record at home which might play a big role in how USF handles the hostile territory. They are coming off back-to-back wins over Charlotte and Tulane, both by double digits.
Kenyon Giles has been active on the attack as one of the best volume-scoring guards in the country. He is producing 17.9 points and 1.6 steals per contest for the Shockers this campaign, keeping them in the mix for postseason action. Will Berg could play an important factor in this matchup, being a potential double-double threat with 8.6 points and eight rebounds per game.
USF vs Wichita State Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 15 meetings in their history, and the result is 3-12 for the Shockers. The last matchup was in January this year when Wichita State secured an 86-85 overtime win on the road.
USF vs Wichita State Predictions
This matchup will be intriguing as either side could control the momentum early on and never look back. The Bulls have a lot to gain and lose from this matchup, knowing how playoff implications are at stake for their potential success. Meanwhile, the Shockers have the talent to put USF on its heels and suffer a brutal loss amid a strong campaign. Our betting pick here is the Shockers to cover a 0.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Wichita State Shockers +0.5
