The South Florida Bulls (11-6, 3-1 AAC) will look to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Wichita State Shockers (10-8, 2-3 AAC) on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Yuengling Center as 8.5-point favorites. The game airs at 2 p.m. ET on ESPNU. The matchup’s point total is set at 156.5.
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South Florida Cover -8.5 vs Wichita State -108
South Florida vs. Wichita State betting lines
- South Florida moneyline odds to win: -420
- Wichita State moneyline odds to win: +324
- Spread: South Florida (-8.5)
- Total: 156.5
South Florida statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, South Florida has a worse record against the spread (4-3-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-2-0).
- The Bulls have exceeded the over/under less consistently at home, hitting the over in three of seven home matchups (42.9%). In road games, they have hit the over in four of five games (80%).
- As a moneyline favorite, South Florida has won a lower percentage of its home games (.857) compared to road games (1.000).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Bulls have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 87.6 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 90.5 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- South Florida’s defense has been more stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 77.0 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 79.2 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- During their past 10 outings, the Bulls are making 0.4 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.5 compared to 10.1 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (34.3% compared to 33.3% season-long).
South Florida betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-9-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-7-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 9-7-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 4-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 6-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.2 (250th in nation) | 42.8 (135th) | 38.6 (15th) | 32.5 (260th) | 17.5 (32nd) | 11.2 (160th) |
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Wichita State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, Wichita State is 6-3-0 at home against the spread (.667 winning percentage). On the road, it is 3-2-0 ATS (.600).
- Looking at the over/under, Shockers games have gone over more often at home (four of nine, 44.4%) than away (two of five, 40%).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Shockers are averaging 78.3 points per game, 0.7 more than their season average (77.6).
- Over its previous 10 games, Wichita State is giving up 72.1 points per contest, 2.3 more points than its season average (69.8).
- In their past 10 games, the Shockers are draining 7.9 three-pointers per contest, 0.4 more than their season average (7.5). They also have a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (38.0%) compared to their season average (36.2%).
Wichita State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-7-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-10-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 7-2; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7 (223rd in nation) | 42.7 (128th) | 36.7 (35th) | 27.4 (23rd) | 11.6 (330th) | 9.8 (50th) |
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