South Florida vs Memphis Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: South Florida vs Memphis

The South Florida Bulls go up against the Memphis Tigers, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, March 5.

The -108 about Under 159.5 points makes lots of appeal and represents value in our eyes. We’re not sure if South Florida and Memphis can combine to reach that total.

South Florida Bulls previous game saw them claim a 90-62 home win over Tulane Green Wave.

Memphis Tigers lost on the road in their last game. East Carolina Pirates won 84-68.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 87-66 win for USF when they last played Memphis. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Memphis have won seven.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Florida	21-8	2560	2224	336	13-4	8-4	7W
Memphis	12-17	2153	2182	-29	10-6	2-11	6L

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South Florida vs Memphis Prediction & Picks

Dive into our South Florida vs Memphis betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

159.5 points looks too big a number on the totals and we are therefore happy to play the -108 about Under when it comes to this college contest.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key South Florida vs Memphis stats:

• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 USF games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 USF games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 USF games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Memphis games at home.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Memphis games at home.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Under 159.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 51.8% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

South Florida 82 - 72 Memphis

Let’s roll the dice and try the Bulls to achieve a 82-72 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

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South Florida vs Memphis Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 74% chance of securing victory, South Florida are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -286. The market suggests that Memphis are least likely to win at +230.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 159.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to bet Under 159.5, there are odds of -108.

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Moneyline

USF

-286

Memphis

+230

Point Spread

USF -6.5

-102

Memphis +6.5

-120

Total Points

Under 159.5

-108

Over 159.5

-112

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

South Florida Stats

Memphis Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 161.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.40 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 83.60 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.20 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 67.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

American Athletic Conference	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tulsa	23-6	2495	2102	393	13-2	10-4	3W
South Florida	21-8	2560	2224	336	13-4	8-4	7W
Wichita State	20-10	2338	2116	222	13-5	7-5	5W
UAB	19-11	2367	2195	172	8-9	11-2	1W
Tulane	17-12	2093	2165	-72	10-8	7-4	2L
North Texas	18-13	2183	2065	118	12-5	6-8	2W
Florida Atlantic	17-13	2393	2232	161	11-6	6-7	2W
Temple	15-14	2142	2063	79	9-7	6-7	6L
Charlotte	15-15	2211	2223	-12	11-7	4-8	2L
Memphis	12-17	2153	2182	-29	10-6	2-11	6L
Rice	12-18	2211	2240	-29	8-8	4-10	1L
East Carolina	11-18	2068	2218	-150	7-11	4-7	2W
UTSA	5-24	2013	2342	-329	2-12	3-12	4L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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