On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the South Florida Bulls will take on the #16 Alabama Crimson Tide at 8:00 PM ET. The game will be held at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL. This non-conference matchup will be broadcasted on SEC, with Alabama entering as the favorite and South Florida as the underdog.

South Florida vs. Alabama Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: South Florida +14.5. South Florida has been competitive with a 6-4 record, and they might keep it close enough to cover the spread against Alabama.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 181.5. Both teams have high scoring averages, but the total is quite high, and South Florida has hit the under in their last three games.

Team Trends

• The game will be held at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL.
• Alabama Crimson Tide is favored with a spread of -14.5.
• South Florida Bulls have not won as an underdog this season, with a 0-2 straight up record.
• Alabama Crimson Tide has a strong straight up record of 7-3 in all games this season.
• The over/under for the game is set at 181.5 points.

South Florida vs Alabama Preview

The South Florida Bulls head into a challenging game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday. The Bulls have a 6-4 record this season, with a 1-2 record on the road. They recently secured a win against the Charleston Cougars, scoring 81 points. Joseph Pinion and Izaiyah Nelson have been key players, contributing significant points and rebounds in recent games.

Alabama, ranked #16, stands with a 7-3 record and a strong home performance of 4-1. The Crimson Tide recently faced a tough loss against Arizona but had a big win against UTSA earlier this month. Labaron Philon Jr. has been a standout player, scoring high and assisting in games. With the game at Coleman Coliseum, Alabama looks to leverage their home advantage. The spread favors Alabama at -14.5, while South Florida is the underdog at +14.5.

Alabama Crimson Tide: Home Court Advantage

The Alabama Crimson Tide is ranked #16 in the nation. They play in the Southeastern Conference. This season, they have a record of 7-3. At home, Alabama has been strong with a 4-1 record. Their recent game at home against the UTSA Roadrunners ended with a 97-55 win. The team averages 93.1 points per game, placing them 8th in the nation. Labaron Philon Jr. leads the team in scoring, averaging 21.7 points per game. Amari Allen contributes with 10.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. The team also relies on their three-point shooting, making 12.5 per game, which ranks 5th nationally.

South Florida Bulls: Aiming to Upset

The South Florida Bulls play in the American Athletic Conference. They have a season record of 6-4. On the road, the Bulls have struggled with a 1-2 record. Their last game at home saw them win against the Charleston Cougars, 81-75. The Bulls average 88.6 points per game, ranking them 30th in the nation. They attempt 29.2 three-pointers per game but only make 31.2% of them. Free throws are a strength, as they rank 3rd with 21.9 made per game. Izaiyah Nelson is a key player, averaging 12.9 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Joseph Pinion also contributes with 14.6 points per game. The team averages 41.4 rebounds per game, which ranks them 43rd nationally.

Final Betting Pick

South Florida has shown they can compete this season with a 6-4 record. They have been close in many games, which makes the +14.5 spread appealing. Even though Alabama is ranked #16, South Florida’s ability to stay competitive could help them cover the spread.

The total points line is set at 181.5, which is high. Both teams score a lot, but South Florida has hit the under in their last three games. This trend suggests the game might not reach the high total, making the under a reasonable pick.

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