Finally, Old Dominion Monarchs head coach Ricky Rahne led a breakthrough season in 2025. Now in his sixth season on the job, Rahne produced his first regular-season winning record and third bowl berth. In fact, the Monarchs missed the Sun Belt championship game based on a College Football Betting tiebreaker. As a result of the fine season, Old Dominion will face the South Florida Bulls in the Cure Bowl on Wednesday night.
In like manner, South Florida had a breakthrough season, but it cost them their head coach. Alex Golesh produced the best USF season since 2017 and was rewarded with the Auburn Tigers gig. Defensive line coach Kevin Patrick is serving as interim HC. Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline will be taking over USF for the 2026 season.
2025 STAFFDNA Cure Bowl South Florida Bulls vs. Old Dominion Monarchs
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Old Dominion | +2½ ( -105 ) | 53½ ( -110 ) | +110 |  |
| South Florida | -2½ ( -105 ) | 53½ ( -110 ) | -140 | |
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South Florida vs. Old Dominion Betting Odds Analysis
- South Florida opened as a 6.5-point favorite with Old Dominion as a 6.5-point dog.
- South Florida is a -240 moneyline chalk with Old Dominion at +195.
- The South Florida and Old Dominion opened with an o/u total of 55.5.
South Florida Bulls Team Overview
Last game, the South Florida Bulls won 52-3 against the Rice Owls as 28-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 57.5. As a result, South Florida is 9-3 straight up, 9-3 against the spread, and 7-5 over/under the sports betting total.
South Florida ranks 1st for total offense, 11th for passing, 7th for rushing, 1st for scoring, and 68th for fewest turnovers committed. In comparison, South Florida ranks 97th in total defense, 125th vs. the pass, 52nd vs. the rush, 69th in fewest points allowed, and 18th in takeaways.
Late on, USF has covered three out of its most recent four games. South Florida went under the total in two of its last two matchups.
Old Dominion Monarchs Team Overview
Last game, the Old Dominion Monarchs won 27-10 against the Georgia Southern Panthers as 28.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 58. Now, Old Dominion is 9-3 straight up, 7-5 against the spread, and 4-7 over/under the College Football Betting total.
Overall, Old Dominion ranks 6th for total offense, 66th for passing, 5th for rushing, 23rd for scoring, and 130th for fewest turnovers committed. Old Dominion ranks 49th for total defense, 33rd vs. the pass, 74th vs. the rush, 24th for fewest points allowed, and 52nd for takeaways.
Late on, Old Dominion has covered three out of its most recent four games. Old Dominion went under the total in five of its last five matchups.
South Florida vs. Old Dominion Betting Trends
Old Dominion has been an outstanding betting value as a dog. To show, the Monarchs covered the spread in 14 of their last 19 games when getting points. The Monarchs went over the total in seven of their last ten games as a pup.
In the same manner, South Florida has been a good value as a chalk pick. The Bulls are 11-4-1 against the spread as a favorite. South Florida went over the total in 14 of their last 19 games as chalk.
Accordingly, this is the first meeting between Old Dominion and South Florida.
South Florida vs. Old Dominion SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Old Dominion has the advantage of having its regular coach. As mentioned earlier, the Monarchs are an excellent betting value.
South Florida vs. Old Dominion SBG Best Bet: Old Dominion Monarchs.