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Wichita State vs. USF prediction: South Florida favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/18/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Wichita State vs USF predictions for college basketball Sunday.
USF and Wichita State will meet in men's college basketball action at Yuengling Center on Sunday, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts South Florida as the most likely winner of the Wichita State vs. USF game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Wichita State vs. USF prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Wichita State and USF 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives South Florida a 79% chance of defeating Wichita State. Our predicted final score has South Florida winning 83-74.
According to our model, Wichita State (+9.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 156.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
Wichita State vs. USF odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wichita State | USF |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-115) | -9.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | +375 | -440 |
| Total | o156.5 (-105) | u156.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wichita State vs. USF picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wichita State +9.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Wichita State | +375 |
| Total | Over 156.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 156.5 total points.
Wichita State vs. USF game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball action between USF and Wichita State at Yuengling Center is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Wichita State vs. South Florida
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Yuengling Center
Conclusion
We predict South Florida, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Wichita State on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wichita State vs. South Florida insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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