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The South Florida vs. California spread had the Bears as a -2.5 favorite for their 2012 NCAA Tournament game. All March Madness betting odds can be found at WagerWeb.com here.
This is the University of South Florida’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in 20 years. They will play on Wednesday in the First Four game. The winner of the South Florida-California game will be seeded 12th in the Midwest Region and face No. 5 seed Temple Friday in Nashville, Tenn.
WagerWeb.com analysts noted that, led by Pac-12 Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year Jorge Gutierrez, the Bears have amassed 24 victories, matching their total from 2009-10 (24-11). No team has had more than 24 since the 1960 squad that reached the NCAA championship game compiled a 28-2 mark.
Allen Crabbe, a first-team All-Pac-12 choice, paces Cal with 15.3 ppg, while Gutierrez contributes 13.1 ppg. Justin Cobbs (12.9 ppg) and Harper Kamp (11.3 ppg) also average in double figures for the Bears.
- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
