The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (8-4) will travel to Fred Bramlage Coliseum to go head-to-head with the Kansas State Wildcats (6-5). The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Kansas State Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Wildcats lost a close one to the Saint Louis Billikens, 66-63, while the Golden Hurricane lost to the Colorado State Rams, 111-104.
Tulsa had a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 17.1) while Kansas State did a fantastic job of making free throws (20-23; 87.0 percent). Levi Stockard III had a good outing for Kansas State, finishing with 17 points. Tulsa, meanwhile, was led by Jeriah Horne, who contributed 28 points and six rebounds.
The Golden Hurricane won the sole game between these two teams last year, 47-46. Tulsa had a better effective field goal percentage (0.420 vs. 0.347). Kansas State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.0 vs. 14.7). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Tulsa might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Kansas State ranks 29th in defensive efficiency while the Golden Hurricane rank 130th in offensive efficiency.
Tulsa vs. Kansas State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kansas State ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Tulsa ranks 226th (26.0).
- The Golden Hurricane average 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 89th in the nation. The Wildcats rank 110th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
- The Wildcats average 9.4 steals per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. The Golden Hurricane rank 161st in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- Kansas State ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Tulsa ranks 110th (12.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Hurricane have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 6.9 for the season.
