South Florida at Charlotte odds, picks and predictions

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The South Florida Bulls (21-5, 14-1 American) and Charlotte 49ers (17-10, 11-4) meet Saturday at Dale F. Halton Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the South Florida vs. Charlotte odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Bulls have clinched at least a share of the regular-season championship in the AAC, but it can secure the top overall seed with at least one victory in the next 3 games. It holds a 3-game lead over FAU and Charlotte for the top spot.

South Florida topped SMU 79-68 as a 2.5-point underdog Sunday in the most recent outing, and USF has won 13 straight games, while going 10-1-2 against the spread (ATS) during the impressive stretch. The Under cashed against SMU, and is now 4-1 in the past 5 games, and 6-2 across the previous 8 outings.

USF topped Charlotte 72-69 in Tampa as a 2-point favorite as the Over (132.5) connected on Feb. 6.

The 49ers have dropped 2 straight at Memphis and at Tulsa, and Charlotte is now just 1-5 ATS in the past 6 games. The Under has cashed in each of the previous 3 outings.

South Florida is No. 25 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

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South Florida at Charlotte odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): South Florida +142 (bet $100 to win $142) | Charlotte -172 (bet $172 to win $100)
Against the spread: South Florida +3.5 (-106) | Charlotte -3.5 (-114)
Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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South Florida at Charlotte picks and predictions

Prediction

South Florida 69, Charlotte 63

Moneyline

SOUTH FLORIDA (+142) is a strong play as road underdogs in Charlotte (-172), as the Bulls look to secure the AAC regular-season title.

The Bulls are playing tremendous basketball, winning 13 in a row, including a victory against the 49ers in the first meeting. Charlotte enters with a pair of crippling losses, including a setback against a .500 Tulsa team last time out. The 49ers cannot be trusted.

Against the spread

SOUTH FLORIDA +3.5 (-106) are a good play if you’re a little on the conservative side, and strongly believe in Charlotte -3.5 (-114) on its home court.

The 49ers put up a good fight in Tampa in the first meeting, as both teams jousted for first place in that battle. USF hasn’t let up since that showdown, while Charlotte is just .500 at 3-3 SU since that setback. The 49ers are also an ugly 1-5 ATS in the past 6 outings.

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Over/Under

UNDER 134.5 (-110) is worth a look in this AAC clash in the Queen City.

The 49ers have hit the Under in 3 straight outings. Charlotte’s defense has been solid lately, allowing 72 or fewer points in 9 of the past 10 contests. The offense has been running on fumes, averaging just 63.7 PPG in the past 3 outings, all Under results.

The Bulls have cashed the Under in 4 of the past 5 outings, and 6 of the previous 8 contests. USF has scored 72 or fewer points in 6 of the past 8, while conceding 73 or fewer points in 12 of the 13 games during the current win streak.

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