American Athletic Conference foes will battle when the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (19-10) challenge the South Florida Bulls (7-23) at Donald Reynolds Center. Action gets underway at 5:00 pm ET on Saturday, Mar. 5 and will air on ESW and ES3.
The Golden Hurricane lost to Memphis 92-82 in their last matchup. Shaquille Harrison was the team’s high scorer, recording 20 points. The Bulls are coming off a 52-39 loss against East Carolina in their last outing. Jaleel Cousins had a game-high 13 points.
The Golden Hurricane come into this game 19-10 Straight Up (SU) and 15-11-2 Against The Spread (ATS). The Golden Hurricane have seen a decline in scoring as of late, averaging 62.6 points during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 73.9 points per game. Tulsa has given up very few turnovers with an average of only 10.8 per game.
On the other side, the Bulls have records of 15-14 ATS and 7-23 SU. South Florida has been playing better lately, averaging 74.0 PPG, significantly more than their season average of 62.6. Moving on to the South Florida defense, it averages 5.4 blocks per game, good for 14th in the nation.
This game marks the season’s first head-to-head clash between Tulsa and South Florida. Their previous game was a Golden Hurricane victory, bringing their SU record to 2-0 over South Florida. The teams have an even record ATS, 1-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – Tulsa, ATS Winner – Tulsa
Notes
South Florida averages 62.6 points per game, placing the team just 258th in the nation. Tulsa ranks 90th in points allowed, giving up 68.9 points per game.
South Florida scores just 62.1 points per away game (ranked 247th). Tulsa ranks 72nd in points allowed at home, giving up 65.0 points.
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane average 68.7 possessions and 1.075 points per possession in games this season. The South Florida Bulls average fewer possessions with 66.3, as well as fewer points per possession with .944.
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane average an effective field goal percentage of 50.5% this season. The South Florida Bulls are a winless 0-9 when opponents have an eFG% of 50.5% or greater.
Tulsa ranks 63rd in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.26. South Florida is ranked lower at 346th with an A/TO of .67.
South Florida, the 67th-ranked team in rebounding, registers an average of 38.5 rebounds per game. Tulsa does worse, ranked 255th with 34.8.
The South Florida Bulls make an average of 4.6 steals per game. When the Tulsa Golden Hurricane give up 4 or more steals, they are a winning 13-8.
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