South Florida Bulls vs Stetson Hatters Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Stetson vs South Florida NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tampa.

Stetson vs South Florida Prediction

Betting on today's Hatters and Bulls game? Catch the action at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL, as the Bulls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151 points, with South Florida being favored by -16 over Stetson.

Stetson vs. South Florida Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Stetson Hatters at South Florida Bulls
  • Where: Tampa at Yuengling Center
  • Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
  • Betting Odds SFL -16, STETSN +825 | SFL -1515 O/U 151

Hatters Preview: Are the Hatters Ready for a Road Win?

Stetson Hatters Recent Game/Games

The Hatters dropped to 4-3 on the season after a 92-77 loss to La Salle on Saturday. Despite being +11.5 point underdogs, Stetson couldn’t cover the spread at home.

Stetson led 41-40 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 52 points while scoring just 36. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.

Hatters Offense Breakdown

Corey McKeithan's 27 points and 5 made threes at 62.5% shooting led Stetson to a 77-point performance in their last game. Mehki Ellison added 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, while Andrés Marrero contributed 13 points and 3 assists.

Stetson shot 42.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.9%. They hit 36.8% from three-point range and were strong at the free-throw line, making 16 of 18 attempts (88.9%).

Hatters Team Defense

Despite Stetson's defensive efforts, they gave up 92 points, with their opponent shooting 42% from the field on 27 of 64 attempts. From two-point range, the opposing team connected on 20 of 45 shots, good for 44%.

From beyond the arc, Stetson's opponent hit 7 of 19 threes, shooting 36%. They also made the most of their free-throw opportunities, going 16 of 18 for 88%. Stetson allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bulls Preview: Will South Florida Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

South Florida Bulls Recent Game/Games

South Florida finally got into the win column this season, moving to 1-6 after a narrow 73-72 victory over Wright State on Sunday. The Bulls were -3 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, which was under the O/U line of 154.5.

USF trailed 34-32 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Wright State 41-38 to secure the win.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

South Florida put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 24-for-40, and made 5-of-15 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.

Jack Doumbia led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 81.8% from the field. Solomon Callaghan added 15 points, hitting 3-of-5 from three, while Jayden Reid was perfect from deep, making both of his attempts and finishing with 14 points.

Bulls Team Defense

South Florida's defense gave up 72 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 27 of their 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 38 shots to fall, a 50% success rate.

From three-point range, the Bulls' defense held the other team to 8 made threes on 24 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 of those attempts, shooting 76%.

Hatters vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Hatters have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 67 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 3-6-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 72 points per game in these contests.
  • As the betting underdog, the Hatters have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Stetson posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
  • Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Bulls have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-4.

Stetson vs South Florida Prediction & Free Pick

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