The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (7-3) square off with the New Orleans Privateers (4-3) at the Donald Reynolds Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
New Orleans Privateers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Free Prediction
The last time the Privateers played, they blew out the Spring Hill Badgers, 95-66. The Privateers had a much better free throw rate (0.318 vs. 0.140) and had a much better turnover percentage (18.4 vs. 31.8). With 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting, Ezekiel Charles was the top scorer from either team.
The Golden Hurricane were victorious over the Alcorn State Braves in their last contest, 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.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Tulsa offense. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Tulsa ranks 156th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of New Orleans has forced the 23rd-most turnovers in the nation (23.4 percent).
New Orleans Privateers at Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Tulsa, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Orleans ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Tulsa ranks 252nd (26.1).
The Privateers rank 31st in steals per game (7.9) while the Golden Hurricane rank 219th (4.8).
New Orleans ranks 55th in assists per game (15.3) while Tulsa ranks 168th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
The Privateers average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. The Golden Hurricane rank 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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