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Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs South Florida Bulls Picks and Predictions – Sunday February 8, 2026
Tulsa heads to Tampa with the better record and a profile that usually travels. The Golden Hurricane are 20-3 and 7-2 on the road, and they score efficiently enough to survive bad stretches without needing perfect pace. That matters in a short spread game.
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South Florida has been a different team at the Yuengling Center, and the market is respecting that with the Bulls laying -3.5 at home. Tip is noon ET on ESPNU, and the total is a loud 171.5, which tells you oddsmakers expect shot-making, fouls, or both.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs South Florida Bulls Odds
These are the current numbers, and bettors should keep monitoring movement on the latest college basketball odds leading into tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Golden Hurricane | +146 | +3.5 (-111) | 171.5 |
| South Florida Bulls | -182 | -3.5 (-113) | 171.5 |
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Form
Tulsa’s offense is the selling point. They’re putting up 87.5 points per game, shooting 49.3% from the field and 39.2% from three, which is exactly the kind of efficiency that keeps an underdog live in a one-possession spread range. The 78-76 win over FAU fits that identity: they can score in the half court, they can hit shots under pressure, and they can close without needing chaos.
What I like most is that Tulsa’s scoring is not one-dimensional. They can win with threes, they can win with free throws, and they can win when a primary scorer has to carry for a night. That flexibility is valuable against a South Florida team that wants to speed you up and turn the game into repeated transition opportunities.
For the broader game log and trend context, check the Tulsa Golden Hurricane stats and results. From a betting angle, Tulsa covers if they control tempo enough to keep South Florida from stacking easy baskets and if they avoid the turnover spikes that show up on the road.
South Florida Bulls Betting Form
South Florida’s case is that they can overwhelm you in multiple ways. They’re averaging 90.4 points per game, and the 109-88 win over UTSA is a reminder of how fast they can turn a competitive game into a track meet. They rebound at a high level, and those extra possessions can bury opponents, especially when the Bulls are also getting to the line.
The free-throw profile is important for both side and total. South Florida draws fouls at an elite rate, and that does two things. It raises their scoring floor in any matchup, and it inflates totals even when the pace slows late. If this game is tight inside the final four minutes, South Florida is comfortable living at the line, which is exactly how home favorites cover short numbers.
You can track how their home results have played out on the South Florida Bulls schedule and stats. The big handicap question is whether they can get enough stops against a Tulsa team that shoots the ball cleanly and does not need to play fast to score.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs South Florida Bulls Matchup Breakdown
This is a tempo fight. South Florida wants pace, offensive rebounds, and foul pressure. Tulsa would rather play a more controlled game where their efficiency and shot selection carry them. The total at 171.5 is high enough that a small shift in pace can swing the bet, so you have to decide which team is more likely to impose its style.
The most important on-court battle is possession creation. South Florida’s rebounding and free throws are the easiest ways to create extra scoring chances without shooting lights-out. Tulsa’s best counter is ball security and limiting second chances, because Tulsa can absolutely score with South Florida if the shot counts are close. If South Florida is getting five to eight more shot attempts, the -3.5 starts to make more sense.
On the other end, Tulsa’s three-point efficiency puts real stress on South Florida’s defensive discipline. If the Bulls are late on closeouts because they are crashing the glass aggressively, Tulsa can punish that quickly. That’s how road dogs win outright: they turn a couple defensive gambles into made threes and flip the math.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs South Florida Bulls Predictions and Best Bets
I’m taking Tulsa +3.5. South Florida’s home edge is real, but Tulsa’s road record and shooting profile are strong enough that I do not want to lay points here. If Tulsa is even close to its normal three-point efficiency, they can win this game outright, and the points give you protection if South Florida’s free-throw volume decides it late.
On the total, I lean under 171.5, but it’s not my favorite bet. The number is high, and Tulsa’s pace can pull the game toward fewer possessions, but South Florida’s foul-and-free-throw style can blow up an under even if the game is played in the half court for long stretches. If you play the under, you are basically betting on cleaner defense and fewer late whistles than usual in this matchup.
My best angle is the spread. Tulsa’s efficiency travels, and +3.5 is a good number in a game where both teams can score and the margin should stay tight.
Best Bet: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +3.5
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