FAU at South Florida odds, picks and predictions
The FAU Owls (20-5, 10-2 AAC) and South Florida Bulls (18-5, 11-1) meet Sunday at Yeungling Center in Tampa. Tip-off is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the FAU vs. South Florida odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Owls picked up an 80-68 win over Temple on Thursday, although FAU failed to cover the 20-point spread as the Under (148.5) cashed. FAU is just 3-10 against the spread (ATS) in the past 13 games, while the Under is 4-2 in the previous 6 outings.
The Bulls have picked up 10 straight wins since their last setback at UAB on Jan. 5. USF is 9-0-3 ATS in the past 12 games, and 13-1-3 ATS across the previous 17 contests.
These teams last met on Dec. 29, 2019, with USF taking a 60-58 decision while FAU covered as a 7.5-point underdog as the Under (126) connected.
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FAU at South Florida odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): FAU -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | South Florida +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
- Against the spread: FAU -5.5 (-106) | South Florida +5.5 (-114)
- Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
FAU at South Florida picks and predictions
Prediction
South Florida 71, FAU 69
Moneyline
SOUTH FLORIDA (+180) is a tremendous value for the chance to nearly double up. USF leads the AAC with an 11-1 conference record, and it hasn't lost in over a calendar month.
FAU (-220) has won 20 games this season, and it is primed for another NCAA Tournament appearance. But the Owls haven't been winning on the road, going just 4-3 SU in the past 7 trips, with losses at UAB, Charlotte and Florida Gulf Coast, while barely escaping with OT wins against UTSA and Wichita State.
Against the spread
SOUTH FLORIDA +5.5 (-114) is a nice play catching nearly 3 buckets, if you want some insurance and can't run with the Bulls straight up.
FAU -5.5 (-106) has covered just 3 of the past 13 games, while having a difficult time on the road at 2-5 ATS this season.
On the flip side, the Bulls haven't had a non-cover since Dec. 29 in a win against Alabama State.
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Over/Under
UNDER 146.5 (-105) is the play in this AAC clash for 1st place.
The Bulls have cashed the Under in the past 2 outings, and 4 of the previous 6. At home, USF has gone low in 4 of the past 7 games at Yeungling Center.
For the Owls, the Under has hit in 4 of the past 6 games, while going 4-3 in 7 true road games this season.
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