Wichita State Shockers vs South Florida Bulls Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/18/26

South Florida comes into this matchup with an 11-6 overall record and a 3-1 mark in American Conference play. Wichita State enters at 10-8 overall and 2-3 in the conference.  South Florida has the clear offensive edge in this matchup, averaging 90.5 per game compared to Wichita State’s 77.6. Defensively it’s a different story, as the Bulls are allowing 79.1 points per game; the Shockers are giving up just 69.8. 

The Bulls’ starting 5 is as good as it gets in the American Conference. Izaiyah Nelson (16.2 ppg), Wes Enis (14.7 ppg), Joseph Pinion (13.8 ppg), Josh Omojafo (13.7 ppg) and CJ Brown (12.1 ppg) all average double-figures, giving the Bulls multiple scoring options. The Shockers only have 2 players averaging double-digits — Kenyon Giles with 17.7 points per game, and Karon Boyd with 10.7. If Wichita State wants to win this matchup, it must find a way to slow down this Bulls offense. Will Berg will also have to use his size to control the glass and generate second-chance opportunities. South Florida holds a slight edge on the boards, averaging 47.3 rebounds per game compared to Wichita State’s 44. The Shockers are coming off their worst loss of the season — and if they couldn’t slow down the Owls’ offense, it’s hard to expect much more success against USF. With home-court advantage, a rebounding edge and strong perimeter shooting, South Florida should make it difficult for Wichita State to keep this game close. 

Wichita State vs South Florida prediction: South Florida -7.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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