- South Florida is favored to beat Memphis with a 5-point spread.
- A 61-point over/under is set for the game.
MEMPHIS – This is one of the biggest Group of 5 games of the year between the #18 South Florida Bulls and Memphis Tigers that could have some major college football playoff implications.
It is South Florida who is the favorite on college football prop betting sites. The matchups is also boasting a top-5 highest point total of the entire college football slate in Week 9.
South Florida Vs. Memphis
- Moneyline: South Florida (-200) vs. Memphis (+170)
- Spread: South Florida -5
- Total: 61
Back Bulls To Cover, Strengthen Playoff Case
South Florida has been one of the most dynamic and dominant teams in all of college football. They’ve obtained that narrative with their 41.7 ppg, 18.7-point winning margin, and +12.8 cover margin against the spread, where they hold a 5-2 record. They’ve covered in three of their last four games. Five of USF’s six wins this season have all come by a 20+ point margin.
On the Memphis side, their run first approach that averages 221.6 rush yards per game just isn’t going to cut it against South Florida’s offense that puts up 476 total yards per game. Not to mention, South Florida’s run defense ranks second in the conference, allowing just 112.9 rush yards per game.
61 Too Low For The Offensive Production
South Florida has the ability to hit this number alone, as they have two times already this season.
The Bulls should set the pace in this game on both sides of the ball. Their defense, while strong against the run, they do allow the most passing yards per game to opposing QBs, which should let Memphis put up some points.
Combined, South Florida and Memphis are averaging a whopping 79.8 points per game. South Florida has also been trending over in points all season on college football sportsbooks with a 4-3 record in doing so. However, their recent games have set the tone as they’ve gone over in four of their last five games.
