Tulane Green Wave vs South Florida Bulls Prediction, 2/18/2023 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulane Green Wave vs USF Bulls

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023

Location: Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPNU

Yuengling Center is where the USF Bulls (11-15) will attempt to beat the Tulane Green Wave (16-7) on Saturday.

The Tulane Green Wave faced Cincinnati and went home with a win by a final score of 101-94 in their last game. Tulane finished the game having earned a 51.5% field goal percentage (35 of 68) and made 6 out of their 17 three-point shots. At the charity stripe, the Green Wave converted 25 of their 29 tries for a rate of 86.2%. When discussing rebounding, they compiled 41 with 8 of them being of the offensive variety. They also recorded 22 assists for the matchup as well as forcing 9 turnovers and earning 5 steals. In regard to defending, Tulane allowed 37.3% from the floor on 31 of 83 shooting. Cincinnati distributed 19 assists and had 6 steals for this contest. Furthermore, Cincinnati totaled 38 rebounds (12 offensive, 26 defensive), but didn't have a block. Cincinnati finished shooting 83.3% when shooting free throws by converting 15 of their 18 shots. They also buried 17 of their 48 shots from beyond the arc. In reference to fouls, the Green Wave ended up finishing with 16 and Cincinnati recorded 22 fouls.

Jalen Cook is one guy who was a factor for this game. He accounted for 27 points on 12 out of 20 shooting. He played 45 minutes and also pulled down 3 rebounds. He finished the contest at 60.0% from the floor and earned 14 dimes.

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Tulane heads into this game with a record of 16-7 so far this season. They lose possession by turning the ball over 11.2 times per contest and as a group they are committing 16.1 fouls on a nightly basis. As a unit, Tulane is snagging 33.4 boards per contest and has totaled 365 dimes on the season, which ranks 126th in the country in terms of passing the ball. The Green Wave are connecting on 33.4% on shots from beyond the arc (175 of 524) and 79.9% from the free throw line. They are averaging 82.2 points per outing (11th in D-1) while connecting on 46.9% from the field.

On the defensive end of the court, the Green Wave are able to force 15.3 turnovers on a nightly basis while drawing 17.7 fouls. They are giving up 35.8% on 3-point attempts and they are 330th in college basketball in opponents points per game (75.7). Green Wave are giving up an opponent FG percentage of 42.9% (622 of 1,449) and they surrender 38.9 rebounds per contest as a group. They are 320th in the country in giving up assists with 389 relinquished on the campaign.

When they last played, the USF Bulls walked away with a victory by a final of 96-69 when they faced Tulsa. In reference to rebounding, South Florida permitted Tulsa to grab 31 in total (12 offensive). They wrapped up this game 33.3% from distance by connecting on 8 of 24 and finished the game at 15 of 26 from the free throw line (57.7%). The Bulls permitted Tulsa to convert 23 of 57 attempts from the floor which gave them a percentage of 40.4% in this matchup. At the conclusion of this game, the Bulls ended up going 36 for 58 from the field which gave them a rate of 62.1%. With regard to shots from 3-point land, South Florida knocked down 9 of their 22 tries (40.9%). They were able to knock down 15 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 60.0%. Tulsa committed 16 personal fouls in this matchup which took the Bulls to the charity stripe for a total of 25 attempts. They also coughed up the ball 10 times, while getting 15 steals in this contest. The Bulls were able to snag 23 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds totaling 30 for the game.

Russel Tchewa ended up being a major contributor for the Bulls in the matchup. He converted 8 of 11 for the matchup for a rate of 72.7%, and totaled 8 rebounds. He scored 21 points in his 29 mins on the court, but didn't record an assist.

South Florida has a win-loss mark of 11-15 this season. When it comes to offense, the Bulls are connecting on 45.2% from the floor, which is 147th in the nation. South Florida has 1,905 points for the year (73.3 per game) and they average 36.9 boards per game. They are dishing out assists 14.0 times per contest (117th in the nation) and they turn it over 13.5 times per contest. The Bulls commit 18.2 fouls every game and they hit 65.1% from the charity stripe.

The Bulls on the defensive end are ranked 256th in college basketball in PPG given up with 72.3. They are able to force 13.7 turnovers on a nightly basis and have allowed teams to shoot 43.1% from the floor (152nd in college basketball). The South Florida defense allows 34.8% on 3-pointers (195 of 561) and opponents are converting on 73.1% of their free throw attempts. They have conceded 13.3 assists and 34.3 boards per game, ranking them 226th and 199th in college hoops.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take South Florida

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