South Florida at Houston 1/26/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/25/2020 at 9:35 PM ET

The South Florida Bulls visit Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday for an American Athletic Conference matchup with the No. 25 ranked Houston Cougars. South Florida fell to 8-11 overall and 1-5 in the AAC following its 56-43 loss to the Wichita State Shockers. David Collins led the Bulls in the loss with 14 points. South Florida has lost four straight. 

David Collins is the leading scorer for South Florida with an average of 14.7 points per game, while Laquincy Rideau is the second-leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 12.2 points and 4.3 assists per game. South Florida has just two players averaging double-figures in scoring.

Houston improved to 15-4 overall and 5-1 in the AAC following its 63-59 victory over UConn on Thursday. DeJon Jarreau led the Cougars with 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists while Caleb Mills chipped in with 20 points to help lead the Cougars to the victory. Houston is tied for first place in the AAC with Tulsa and a ½-game ahead of the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Caleb Mills is the leading scorer for Houston with an average of 13.0 points per game, while Quentin Grimes is the second-leading scorer with an average of 12.6 points per game. Nate Hinton is the third leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 11.0 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. 

This matchup between South Florida and Houston should be no contest. The Cougars should easily prevail. Houston has covered the spread in 8 of its last 10 overall and has won 7 of its last 8 straight up at home and 9 of its last 10 SU overall. South Florida has failed to cover each of the last 5 head-to-head with Houston. Final Score Prediction, Houston Cougars win and cover ATS 75-61.

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