South Florida vs Wichita State Picks and Prediction – 1/7/2025

The South Florida Bulls visit the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas on Monday to play the Wichita State Shockers in an American Athletic Conference clash. South Florida is 8-6 overall and 1-0 in AAC play. The Bulls defeated East Carolina 75-69 at home last Tuesday. Kobe Knox was the leading scorer for South Florida. The Bulls have won each of the last three. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Jayden Reid scores an average of 12.4 points and hands out an average of 4.4 assists per game to lead South Florida in both. Jamile Reynolds is the leading rebounder averaging 7.7 per game. South Florida has three players averaging double figures in scoring. The Bulls score an average of 78.5 points per game, shooting 46.9% overall and 34.0% from 3-point territory.

The Wichita State Shockers look to bounce back from a loss with a win at home on Monday when hosting South Florida. Wichita State is 10-4 overall and 0-1 in AAC play. The Shockers were defeated by Temple 91-85 on Friday night in the conference opener. The leading scorer for Wichita State was Justin Hill with 25 points. In a very close game, the Shockers were out-shot 47.7% to 50% by Temple.

Justin Hill leads Wichita State in scoring and assists, averaging 14.8 points and 3.3 assists per game. Quincy Ballard is the leading rebounder averaging 8.2 per game. Xavier Bell is second in scoring averaging 14.0 four players averaging double figures in scoring for the Shockers. Wichita State scores an average of 78.7 points per game, shooting 46.0% overall and 31.6% from 3-point territory.

This should be a very even matchup as both score very well and both have below-average defenses. The advantage here goes to Wichita State playing at home. South Florida is allowing an average of 73.9 points per game and 43.7% shooting. Wichita State is allowing an average of 74.5 points per game but slightly lower shooting at 42.2%. Both score an average of 78.5 points per game or more. Final Score Prediction Wichita State Shockers win and cover ATS 81-72.