The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (14-6, 6-1 AAC) welcome the 23rd-ranked Wichita State Shockers (17-3, 5-2 AAC) to Donald Reynolds Center. The Golden Hurricane will try to lengthen their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.
Wichita State Shockers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Golden Hurricane defeated the UConn Huskies 79-75, while the Shockers beat the UCF Knights 87-79.
Wichita State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.5 (below their season average of 33.0) and a free throw rate of 0.483 (above their season average of 0.255). For those same stats, UCF recorded marks of 7.7 and 0.377, respectively. Meanwhile, Tulsa dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.453 (above their season average of 0.250) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.519 (above their season average of 0.504). For those same stats, UConn had marks of 0.176 and 0.463, respectively. Martins Igbanu had a good outing for Tulsa, putting up 28 points and 10 rebounds. Wichita State was led by Dexter Dennis, who finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
The Shockers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Wichita State won 81-60. Wichita State made 15 of its 33 three pointers (45.5 percent). Tulsa, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.286 vs. 0.095). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this showdown between a pair of the NCAA’s premier defenses. Tulsa ranks 50th in defensive efficiency (93.0) and Wichita State is 11th (88.6).
Wichita State at Tulsa Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wichita State ranks 44th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Tulsa ranks 260th (26.4).
- The Shockers rank 13th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while the Golden Hurricane rank 113th (12.3).
- Wichita State blocks 3.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 87th in the country. Tulsa ranks 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Shockers rank 26th in rebounds per game (40.0) while the Golden Hurricane rank 144th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- Wichita State averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. Tulsa ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Hurricane’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.0, up from 7.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
