Memphis at South Florida 2/8/23 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 02/07/2023 at 5:07 PM ET

The Memphis Tigers go back on the road Wednesday night to Tampa, FL for a conference matchup against the South Florida Bulls. Memphis comes into Wednesday with seventeen wins on the year following a one point overtime loss to Tulane that ended a long winning streak. Defensively Memphis struggled immensely as Tulane scored 19 points including eleven in overtime on 52.4% shooting and Tulane made 11 3 pointers as well. Offensively Memphis did shoot the ball well making 47.8% of their shots but made only 61.5% of their free throws and committed 22 turnovers leading to the loss.

Kendric Davis is the offensive leader for Memphis this season averaging 21.7 points per game on 40.9% shooting go along with a team leading six assists as well. Keonte Kennedy Is averaging 9.3 points per game and Alex Lomax chips in 8.1 points per game as well. DeAndre Williams averages 16.8 points per game and leads Memphis averaging 8.1 rebounds.

South Florida will remain at home Wednesday night three games below .500 following an 8 point victory against East Carolina. Offensively South Florida had one of their better games in recent memory allowing only 63 points on 38.2% shooting and forced 17 turnovers in the game. Offensively South Florida played well scoring 71 points after 44 came in the first half on 48.1% shooting and 43.5% from beyond the arc.

Tyler Harris leads the South Florida offense this season averaging 17 points per game on 39.7% shooting from the floor. Big man Russell Tchewa leads Memphis averaging 8 rebounds per game to go along with a second best 11.3 points and Keyshawn Bryant averages 9.1 points per game as well. Selton Miguel averages 10.5 points and leads the team averaging 3.5 assists.

Memphis comes into Wednesday night on fire as of late will continue to roll against a below average South Florida team. Look for Memphis to use their strengths on both sides of the ball to overwhelm South Florida leading to the win. Take the Tigers to do enough Wednesday night to get the road win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Tigers win and cover 75-61.

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