The South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-4) will travel to the Donald Reynolds Center to meet the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-1). The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Hurricane defeated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 73-66, while the Bulldogs got blown out by the Austin Peay Governors, 92-66.
The Golden Hurricane made 20 of their 28 free throws (71.4 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.482 (above their season average of 0.466). South Carolina State, on the other hand, forced Austin Peay into a turnover percentage of 17.8 (above the 14.2 mark opponents have averaged against South Carolina State this season). Tulsa was led by Brandon Rachal, who put up 20 points and 11 rebounds. Damni Applewhite played well for South Carolina State, recording 15 points and five rebounds.
The Golden Hurricane won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 74-52. Tulsa’s 0.280 free throw rate was their largest advantage over South Carolina State, who had a rate of 0.155.
The aggressive Tulsa offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. Since the 2018-19 season, the Golden Hurricane rank third in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.302, while South Carolina State has been among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 288th-ranked FTA rate of 0.260).
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Tulsa Golden Hurricane Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Tulsa, ATS Winner – South Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- South Carolina State ranks 76th in rebounds allowed per game (33.2) while Tulsa ranks 262nd (37.2).
- The Golden Hurricane rank 206th in steals per game (5.8) while the Bulldogs rank 277th (4.9).
- Tulsa ranks 236th in blocks per game (2.5) while South Carolina State ranks 288th (1.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 157th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1) while the Golden Hurricane rank 310th (26.9).
- Tulsa ranks 138th in assists per game (13.6) while South Carolina State ranks 288th (10.9).
