Cincinnati’s Justin Jenifer reacts after scoring during the second half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati’s Justin Jenifer reacts after scoring during the second half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) Associated Press
NCAAB

NCAAB: South Florida Bulls @ Cincinnati Bearcats -11.5, 7 pm

Patrick Milligan

South Florida @ Cincinnati (-11.5) – 7 pm ET
PICK: South Florida +11.5

The South Florida Bulls (12-4) hit the road Tuesday to take on the Bearcats of Cincinnati. The Bulls come into this AAC matchup following a gut-wrenching loss at Temple. They have been an up and down team so far this year, struggling to find consistency. However, one thing they can hang their hat on is nearly all of their games have been tightly contested. The Bulls’ losses have come by 3, 3, 3 and 2 points respectively. South Florida comes into the game 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games. Additionally, they are 2-0 this year ATS as a road underdog, which is evidence that they play up to their competition. Lastly, USF ranks top 50 in defensive efficiency which should keep the game tight.

Cincinnati, while boasting a strong 14-3 record, has narrowly won its last two games. They needed overtime in each win, meaning they could be emotionally spent. This could set up for a big letdown game. The line opened at -14.5 and moved down to -11.5 within the first couple hours. The Bulls likely won’t win this game but look for them to keep it competitive and cover the 11.5.

SCROLL FOR NEXT