Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane ATS Prediction 01/10/19

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The Cincinnati Bearcats (12-3, 1-1 AAC) will be at the Donald Reynolds Center to go head-to-head against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (11-4, 1-1 AAC) in an AAC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.

Cincinnati Bearcats at Tulsa Golden Hurricane ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Golden Hurricane beat the Alcorn State Braves, 73-56, while the Bearcats fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes, 64-56.

Tulsa dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.408 and a turnover percentage of 17.1. For those same stats, Alcorn State had marks of 0.184 and 25.9, respectively. Cincinnati, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 18.7). Tulsa’s Sterling Taplin had a good game, contributing 16 points and five assists. Cincinnati received a boost from Jarron Cumberland, who contributed 22 points.

The Bearcats won the lone game between these two teams last year, 82-74. Cincinnati’s 0.688 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Tulsa, who had a rate of 0.576. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Cumberland has really been playing well recently for Cincinnati, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Tulsa ranks 284th in possessions per game (68.0) and Cincinnati is 343rd (65.6).

Cincinnati at Tulsa Odds Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Cincinnati, ATS Winner – Cincinnati, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Cincinnati ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (28.6) while Tulsa ranks 181st (36.7).
  • The Bearcats rank 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Golden Hurricane rank 122nd (13.1).
  • Tulsa ranks 232nd in three pointers attempted per game (19.4) while Cincinnati ranks 261st (17.3).
  • The Bearcats rank 21st in blocks per game (5.1) while the Golden Hurricane rank 153rd (2.3).
  • Cincinnati ranks third in steals allowed per game (4.3) while Tulsa ranks 100th (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bearcats have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
  • The Golden Hurricane’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 3.7 for the season.