The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-0) go head-to-head against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (1-0) at the Donald Reynolds Center. The game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they dismantled the Brevard College Tornados, 99-51. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (60.0 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.5 vs. 33.4). South Carolina State was led by Ozante Fields, who recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Golden Hurricane beat 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 was Tulsa’s top scorer with 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for Tulsa in this matchup. Since the 2017-18 season, the Golden Hurricane rank 77th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.9 percent), while South Carolina State ranks 324th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.5 percent). This contest should be a showdown of conflicting tempos. The fast-breaking Bulldogs rank 40th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Golden Hurricane rank 271st.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Tulsa, ATS Winner – Tulsa, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Tulsa averages 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. South Carolina State ranks 255th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
The Golden Hurricane rank 125th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Bulldogs rank 262nd (19.1).
Tulsa ranks 222nd in assists per game (12.6) while South Carolina State ranks 281st (11.1).
The Bulldogs rank 214th in steals per game (5.5) while the Golden Hurricane rank 272nd (4.7).
South Carolina State ranks 233rd in blocks per game (2.4) while Tulsa ranks 240th (2.3).
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