We've got another exciting American Athletic matchup on the schedule as the UAB Blazers and South Florida Bulls are set to tip at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday at Bartow Arena. UAB is 15-9 overall and 11-3 at home, while USF is 12-13 overall and 1-7 on the road. The Blazers have dominated this series in recent years, winning eight of the past 10 meetings against USF.
UAB is favored by 8.5 points in the latest UAB vs. USF odds, and the over/under is 157.5 points. Before entering any USF vs. UAB picks, you'll want to see the college basketball predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.
The model simulates every Division 1 college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 15 of the 2024-25 season on a 211-154 betting roll (+2024) on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to 2023. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
The model has set its sights on South Florida vs. UAB. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball betting lines for the game:
- UAB vs. USF spread: UAB -8.5
- UAB vs. USF over/under: 157.5 points
- UAB vs. USF money line: UAB: -417, South Florida: +322
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Why UAB can cover
The experts predicted UAB would be headed in after a win, but East Carolina made sure that didn't happen. UAB took an 82-75 hit to the loss column at the hands of East Carolina on Tuesday. The loss hurts even more since the Blazers were up 43-31 with 17:51 left in the second.
The losing side was boosted by Yaxel Lendeborg, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. For the season, Lendeborg is averaging 17.8 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Christian Coleman, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. UAB is 7-0 in its last seven games at home and 8-3 against the spread in its past 11 games overall. See which team to back here.
Why USF can cover
Meanwhile, the Bulls are coming off a disappointing 80-65 loss to Memphis on Thursday. South Florida struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. The Bulls were dismantled by their opponents in that department as Memphis pulled down 16.
The Bulls feature three players averaging double-digit points per game, led by Jamille Reynolds. The senior is averaging 12.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. He's knocking down 52.7% of his field goals this season. Guard Jayden Reid is also an effective playmaker for the Bulls, scoring 12.0 points per game. See which team to back here.
How to make South Florida vs. UAB picks
The model has simulated UAB vs. South Florida 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under the total, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins UAB vs. South Florida, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 211-154 roll on top-rated college basketball picks, and find out.