The No. 16 Kansas State Wildcats (6-1) will try to continue their six-game winning streak against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (6-3) at Donald Reynolds Center. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Kansas State Wildcats at Tulsa Golden Hurricane ATS Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last matchup, they beat the Kennesaw State Owls, 56-41. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 24.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.083 vs. 0.058). With 15 points on 7-for-15 shooting, Barry Brown Jr. was the game’s high scorer.
The Golden Hurricane were victorious over the Alcorn State Braves in their last outing, 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). Sterling Taplin led Tulsa in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
The Golden Hurricane won the sole contest against the Wildcats last season, 61-54. The Golden Hurricane had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.351) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 20.0).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Tulsa ranks 273rd in possessions per game (68.0) and Kansas State is 325th (66.8) since last season.
Kansas State vs. Tulsa Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tulsa, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Kansas State ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.0) while Tulsa ranks 254th (4.8).
The Golden Hurricane rank 107th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Wildcats rank 307th (31.7).
Kansas State ranks 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Tulsa ranks 183rd (3.7).
The Wildcats rank 122nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while the Golden Hurricane rank 288th (26.3).
Kansas State ranks 130th in assists per game (13.9) while Tulsa ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
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