Over/under set at 153.5 with 2 of the worst defenses in the country early on. Of note:

• South Florida is 0-3 ATS while failing to cover by an average of almost 8 ppg, while West Georgia is 2-1 ATS
• The last of 4 straight road games for West Georgia to open the season
• The Bulls have gone over this number all 3 games and West Georgia has been around this number in its three games - on average, these two teams are giving up a combined 170 points per game
• Both teams rank in the top quartile in possessions per game - USF at #47 and WGU #77
• While both teams struggle to shoot at times, both defenses are among the worst in D1 in 2-point FG % - USF at #318 and WGU at #358 which is a sure sign that the opposition is getting in close for easy shots

Expect lots of possessions against defenses that will allow inside penetration, which should keep West Georgia close enough. Vegas still hasn't been able to price USF properly so pound the market inefficiency.

Pick: Over 153.5; Lean: West Georgia +18.5

TAMPA, Fla. (November 14, 2024) – The University of South Florida men’s basketball team is back inside the Yuengling Center for a game with West Georgia on Friday, November 15. The Bulls (1-2) and the Wolves (0-3) are scheduled for a 7 p.m. tip on ESPN+. Breeze Airways is the sponsor of Friday’s game.



After the game, fans will have the opportunity to get postgame autographs on special posters.



Who Doesn’t Love “Kaso”

Kasen Jennings leads the team with 14.0 points per game and with seven made 3-pointers. Jennings has recorded at least 13 points in each of his first three games as a Bull. He is one of four players to record 13 or more points to start their USF career. Melvin Buckley (2005), Jahmal McMurray (2015), and Geno Thorpe (2016) are the three others.



Chef Boyar”Reid”

Through his first 36 games, Jayden Reid has tallied 114 and 46 steals. He is just one of six USF players to record 114+ assists and 45+ steals in their first 36 games. Reggie Kohn (1999), Anthony Collins (2011), and Laquincy Rideau (2018) are the others. He leads the 2024-25 squad with 14 assists.



Stout Long-Range Defense

The Bulls have held opponents to 22.9 percent from 3-point range. USF is 24th in the NCAA and is second in the AAC in 3-point defense. It is the second-lowest percentage since the 1996-97 season, only bested by the 21.3 percent last season.



Making it Count at the Line

The Bulls are tied for 101st in the country with a free-throw percentage of 74.4 and are fifth in the AAC. USF has made at least 70.0 percent of its free throws on at least 15 attempts in six straight games dating back to last season. That is the longest such streak for the Bulls since January 2011, with seven straight.



Getting Out in Transition

South Florida is tied for 66th in the nation and fifth in the conference with 16.67 fastbreak points per game.



Looking at the Bulls

Kobe Knox is second on the team with 11.3 points per game. He is tied for second on the squad with five made 3-pointers and in steals with four. Jamille Reynolds is the only other player averaging double digits, with 10.5 a game. De’Ante Green is coming off his first career double-double and he leads the team with 8.3 rebounds per game. Green and CJ Brown are tied for the team lead with two blocks each.



History with West Georgia

Friday will be the first meeting between South Florida and West Georgia.



Scouting the Wolves

Shelton Williams-Dryden leads West Georgia with 14.0 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. He has added three steals and one assist. Kolten Griffin is second on the team with 13.7 points per contest. He is second on the squad with three blocks. Kyric Davis rounds out the double-digit scorers with 10.3 a game. He has a team-best six steals. He is second on the team with six assists. Demetrus Johnson II has dished out a team-high nine assists.



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