Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-7) vs. USF Bulls (5-5)
November 23, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: USF Bulls -17.5 / Tulsa Golden Hurricane +17.5; Over/Under: +59
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The Golden Hurricane and South Florida Bulls meet Saturday in week 13 college football action at Raymond James Stadium. Here’s a South Florida vs Tulsa Prediction. This article will include a South Florida vs Tulsa Pick.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane lost to UAB and East Carolina, and they play FAU next. Tulsa has lost 3 straight road games. Kirk Francis is completing 58.7 percent of his passes for 1,249 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Kamdyn Benjamin and Joseph Williams have combined for 1,091 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Zion Steptoe has 13 receptions.
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane ground game is averaging 152.6 yards per contest, and Bill Jackson leads the way with 318 yards on 66 carries. Defensively, Tulsa is allowing 38.4 points and 458.1 yards per game. Gavin Potter leads the Tulsa Golden Hurricane with 64 tackles, R.J. Jackson Jr. has 3 sacks and Jehlen Cannady has 2 interceptions.
South Florida Bulls Betting Preview
The South Florida Bulls lost to Navy, beat Charlotte, and plays Rice next. USF has lost 3 of its last 4 home games. Bryce Archie is completing 57.1 percent of his passes for 1,147 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Sean Atkins and Michael Brown-Stephens combined for 755 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen has 17 receptions.
The South Florida Bulls ground game is averaging 187.6 yards per contest, and Kelley Joiner leads the way with 616 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, South Florida is allowing 28.3 points and 421.1 yards per game. Mac Harris leads the South Florida Bulls with 62 tackles, Jhalyn Shuler has 3.5 sacks and Brent Austin has 2 interceptions.
Why the South Florida Bulls will win
- South Florida has won each of its last seven games as a favorite.
- Tulsa has lost six of its last seven road games against conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Tulsa’s last four games.
- Tulsa has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three road games.
- Tulsa has lost the first half in each of its last nine road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Tulsa’s last eight November games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of South Florida’s last five games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Florida ranks 133rd among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (24:54).
- South Florida ranks T5th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (+7.1).
- Tulsa ranks 134th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (309.1).
- Tulsa ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (13.5).
South Florida vs Tulsa Prediction
I get the Tulsa Golden Hurricane aren’t a good team, but USF is far and away more talented and needs another win to become bowl-eligible. USF should win this game by a decent margin. The problem is, South Florida still isn’t a great team to just throw out 17.5 points. I’m not a fan of big numbers and a team that doesn’t defend. USF is 112th in total defense and 94th in scoring defense. The USF Bulls are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games as a double-digit favorite. Give me Tulsa and the boatload of points if forced to pick this week 12 matchup.
