It will be a meeting between two exceptional defenses when the UConn Huskies (10-8, 1-4 AAC) clash against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (13-6, 5-1 AAC) at XL Center. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at UConn Huskies Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Huskies lost to the 25th-ranked Houston Cougars, 63-59, while the Golden Hurricane won big over the 20th-ranked Memphis Tigers, 80-40.
Tulsa dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.245) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.500). For those same stats, Memphis was 0.107 and 0.304, respectively. UConn, on the other hand, forced Houston into a turnover percentage of 23.5 (above their season average of 14.6). Isaiah Whaley had a good outing for UConn, putting up 13 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Tulsa received a boost from Jeriah Horne, who contributed 21 points and eight rebounds.
The Golden Hurricane won the lone game between these two teams last season, 89-83. One of Tulsa’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 36 free throw attempts, while UConn had just 15. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this matchup between a pair of the country’s premier defenses. UConn currently ranks 39th in defensive efficiency (91.6) and Tulsa is 50th (92.6).
Tulsa vs. UConn Odds Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Tulsa, ATS Winner – Tulsa, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UConn ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Tulsa ranks 265th (26.1).
- The Huskies average 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. The Golden Hurricane rank 138th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
- The Huskies rank second in blocks per game (6.7) while the Golden Hurricane rank 158th (2.5).
- Tulsa averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. UConn ranks 154th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Huskies have been outscored by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. On the season, UConn has defeated opponents by an average of 5.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Golden Hurricane have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 55.8 points per game (7.9 below their season average).
