The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (4-10) challenge the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (9-3) at the Mabee Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Betting Prediction
The last time the Golden Hurricane played, they topped the Alcorn State Braves, 73-56. The Golden Hurricane had a much better free throw rate (0.408 vs. 0.184) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.1 vs. 25.9). Tulsa received a boost from Sterling Taplin, who was the team’s leading scorer with 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The Golden Eagles were blown out by the Missouri State Bears in their last game, 84-50. Missouri State couldn’t miss, shooting 55.6 percent from the field. Oral Roberts, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of just 29.3. With 12 points and nine rebounds, Kerwin Smith put together a solid performance for Oral Roberts.
After the Golden Hurricane won the sole contest against the Golden Eagles last season, 90-71, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Golden Hurricane knocked down 20 of their 27 free throws (74.1 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (16.9 vs. 21.8).
Tulsa figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Golden Hurricane currently rank 89th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476), while Oral Roberts is 191st in effective field goal percentage (0.514).
Tulsa vs. Oral Roberts Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Oral Roberts averages 22.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 137th in the nation. Tulsa ranks 190th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
The Golden Eagles rank 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Golden Hurricane rank 64th (3.1).
Oral Roberts averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 130th in the NCAA. Tulsa ranks 150th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
The Golden Hurricane rank 167th in assists per game (12.4) while the Golden Eagles rank 186th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Golden Hurricane’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 5.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
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