Wichita State vs South Florida Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Wichita State vs South Florida

The Wichita State Shockers square off against the South Florida Bulls, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, January 18.

We’re surprised that the total line is 155.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when Wichita State and South Florida take to the court. Take the -110 and cheer on points.

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Wichita State Shockers suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 85-67 scoreline occurred on the road against Florida Atlantic Owls.

South Florida Bulls were winners last time out. It was a 82-71 home victory against East Carolina Pirates.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Wichita State have won consecutive matchups against USF. They triumphed 75-70 on the road and then claimed a 73-68 home court victory. Wichita State have won eight of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Florida	11-6	1539	1347	192	8-3	3-3	3W
Wichita State	10-8	1397	1256	141	8-4	2-4	1L

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Wichita State vs South Florida Prediction & Picks

This Wichita State vs South Florida betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

The two teams should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re forecasting Over 155.5 and odds of -110 are available for this college showdown.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball picks.

Key Wichita State vs South Florida stats:

• The 155.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 USF games at home.
• The 155.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 USF games.

Over 155.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wichita State 74 - 85 South Florida

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Bulls to enjoy a 85-74 winning scoreline.

Wichita State vs South Florida Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 79% probability of winning this college game, South Florida might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -370 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Wichita State are least likely to win at +285.

The current spread is 7.5 and the total points line is 155.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you're keen on Over 155.5, this selection is available at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Wichita State

+285

USF

-370

Point Spread

Wichita State +7.5

-110

USF -7.5

-110

Total Points

Under 155.5

-110

Over 155.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college basketball micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

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Wichita State Stats

South Florida Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 155.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 164.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 161.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 155.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.60 pts and allowed 77.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.90 pts and allowed 73.70 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	14-3	1490	1220	270	8-1	6-2	1W
Tulane	12-5	1256	1248	8	8-4	4-1	1L
Florida Atlantic	12-6	1504	1312	192	8-3	4-3	3W
UAB	12-6	1501	1326	175	7-4	5-2	2W
South Florida	11-6	1539	1347	192	8-3	3-3	3W
Temple	11-6	1291	1180	111	8-2	3-4	1L
North Texas	10-7	1186	1103	83	8-2	2-5	2L
Wichita State	10-8	1397	1256	141	8-4	2-4	1L
Memphis	8-8	1171	1167	4	7-3	1-5	1W
Charlotte	9-9	1336	1327	9	7-5	2-4	1L
Rice	8-10	1336	1323	13	6-4	2-6	1W
East Carolina	5-12	1165	1314	-149	5-7	0-5	5L
UTSA	4-13	1165	1330	-165	2-6	2-7	10L

• 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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