The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-0) take on the California Baptist Lancers (2-0) at the Donald Reynolds Center. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
California Baptist Lancers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Prediction
The Lancers come in on a high note after just getting past the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in their last game, 70-69. California Baptist’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Oral Roberts. The Lancers had a rate of 6.2, while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 20.3. California Baptist received a boost from Jordan Heading, who was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-19 shooting.
The last time the Golden Hurricane were in action, they dismantled the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 74-52. The Golden Hurricane had a much better free throw rate (0.280 vs. 0.155) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.600 vs. 0.371). DaQuan Jeffries led Tulsa in scoring with 18 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field.
Tulsa figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Golden Hurricane rank 99th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.491), while California Baptist is 216th in effective field goal percentage (0.504). Furthermore, the Lancers rank 352nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.164), while the Golden Hurricane rank 11th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.174).
California Baptist vs. Tulsa Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – California Baptist, ATS Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
California Baptist ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while Tulsa ranks 303rd (26.4).
The Lancers rank 73rd in steals per game (7.0) while the Golden Hurricane rank 280th (4.6).
California Baptist ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (10.0) while Tulsa ranks 200th (13.9).
The Lancers rank third in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Golden Hurricane rank 192nd (3.7).
Tulsa averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 62nd in the NCAA. California Baptist ranks 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
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