The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-0) clash against the No. 6 Nevada Wolf Pack (4-0) in the Las Vegas Classic at Orleans Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Nevada Wolf Pack ATS Prediction
The last time the Golden Hurricane played, they beat the Little Rock Trojans, 88-78. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Tulsa’s largest advantages. They made 39 trips to the line, while Little Rock went 28 times. Tulsa received a boost from Martins Igbanu, who was the team’s leading scorer with 23 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
The Wolf Pack had no trouble getting past the California Baptist Lancers in their last game, 90-55. The Wolf Pack knocked down 27 of their 38 free throws (71.1 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 21.1). With 14 points, five rebounds and five steals, Nevada’s Caleb Martin put together a solid performance.
Dating back to the 2017-18 season, a focal point for the Nevada offense has been to get to and convert from the free throw line. The Wolf Pack rank 35th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.280), but Tulsa has been among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 10th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.176).
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nevada averages 24.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. Tulsa ranks 311th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
The Wolf Pack rank 20th in assists per game (16.6) while the Golden Hurricane rank 229th (12.7).
Nevada ranks 67th in blocks per game (4.1) while Tulsa ranks 259th (2.3).
The Wolf Pack rank sixth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Golden Hurricane rank 178th (6.5).
Tulsa averages 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. Nevada ranks 237th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
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