NCAAB: Florida Atlantic vs. South Florida Predictions – Sunday, Feb. 18

Florida Atlantic Owls guard Alijah Martin (15) drives with the ball on a fast break during the second half against the Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse.
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Florida Atlantic vs. South Florida Predictions – Sunday, Feb. 18

The Florida Atlantic Owls (20-5) are set to face off against the South Florida Bulls (18-5) in a highly anticipated matchup. With both teams boasting impressive records and the end of the season approaching, this game could have significant implications for conference standings. We have your Florida Atlantic vs. South Florida predictions below.

Florida Atlantic vs. South Florida Odds

Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, Feb. 18
  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • Location: Yuengling Center – Tampa, FL
  • TV: ESPN

Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Trends

  • On the road, Florida Atlantic Owls are 4 and 3 this season.
  • Against the spread this season, Florida Atlantic Owls are 12 and 13.
  • Against the spread on the road, Florida Atlantic Owls are 6 and 7.

South Florida Bulls Betting Trends

  • At home, South Florida Bulls are 12 and 2 this season.
  • Against the spread this season, South Florida Bulls are 15 and 6.
  • Against the spread at home, South Florida Bulls are 11 and 3.

Florida Atlantic vs. South Florida Predictions

The Florida Atlantic Owls and the South Florida Bulls are both entering this game with impressive offensive and defensive stats, respectively. The Owls’ high-scoring offense, averaging 83.3 points per game, is likely to challenge the Bulls’ defense, which has been their strength throughout the season. With the total line set at 146.5 and considering the Owls’ ability to put up significant points, there is a strong case for the game total going over. The Owls have also been efficient from the field, ranking 33rd in the nation in field goal percentage, which suggests they can maintain their scoring rhythm against the Bulls.

On the other side, the South Florida Bulls, while known for their defense, have also been able to score when needed, averaging 74.8 points per game. Given that both teams have been on winning streaks and will be looking to assert their dominance, the offensive play is expected to be aggressive. The trends also support the over, with the Owls having hit the over 13 times this season. While the Bulls have been involved in more unders, their recent form and the importance of the game could lead to a higher-scoring affair than usual. Therefore, taking the over seems to be the right pick for this matchup.

The Pick: Over 146.5 (FanDuel)