Southern Methodist vs South Florida Picks and Prediction – 2/25/2024

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Last Updated: 02/24/2024 at 6:27 PM ET

South Florida vs Southern Methodist Prediction and Picks - 2/25/24
Game Start: 2/25/2024, 5:00 PM UTC

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The SMU Mustangs visit the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida on Sunday for an American Athletic Conference showdown with the South Florida Bulls. SMU dropped to 19-8 overall and 10-4 in AAC play following its 80-70 loss to Florida Atlantic on Thursday night. The leading scorer for SMU was Chuck Harris with 15 points. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for the Mustangs. Make sure you stay up to date with College Basketball with our College Basketball picks.

Zhuric Phelps is leading SMU in scoring with an average of 14.7 points per game, while Chuck Harris is the second leading scorer and the leader of assists with averages of 13.4 points and 3.6 assists per game. Samuell Williamson is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.3 per game. SMU has two players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team scores an average of 77.5 points per game.

The South Florida Bulls look for their 13th consecutive victory on Sunday when hosting the SMU Mustangs. South Florida is 20-5 overall and an ACC-leading 13-1. The Bulls defeated UTSA 66-61 on Wednesday night with Selton Miguel scoring a team high 17 points for the Bulls. South Florida holds a two-game lead at the top of the AAC over both Florida Atlantic and Charlotte.

Chris Youngblood is leading South Florida in scoring with an average of 15.0 points per game, while Kasean Pryor is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.3 per game and Jayden Reid is the leader in assists with an average of 3.4 per game. South Florida has three players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 75.1 points per game.

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South Florida and SMU are tough at both ends of the court, but the advantage here goes to South Florida, playing at home and riding a 12-game winning streak. South Florida has covered the number in nine of its last 12, while SMU has failed to cover the number in six of its last nine. South Florida scores an average of 75.1 points per game and is holding opponents to 68.5 points per game and 41.8% shooting. Final Score Prediction, South Florida Bulls win and cover ATS 74-63.