The Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-2) meet the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (7-4) at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.
Oklahoma State is an 11-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 149.5 points.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction
In the Golden Hurricane’s last outing, they beat the Manhattan Jaspers, 80-66. The Golden Hurricane had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.458 (above their season average of 0.338) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 30.1). With 24 points on 9-for-12 shooting, Junior Etou was the game’s high scorer.
The Cowboys edged the No. 19 Florida State Seminoles in their last game, 71-70. Oklahoma State forced the Seminoles into a turnover percentage of 24.3 (above their season average of 14.3). Florida State, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.276 (above their season average of 0.208). With 12 points and 11 rebounds, Mitchell Solomon put together a good outing for Oklahoma State.
The productive offense of Oklahoma State will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Tulsa. The Cowboys currently rank 29th in offensive efficiency, while the Golden Hurricane are 219th in defensive efficiency. The Cowboys should have the edge on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Golden Hurricane, who rank 17th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.347), could earn plenty of trips to the line against the Cowboys, who rank 324th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.252).
Tulsa holds records of 7-4 straight up (SU) and 5-3 against the spread (ATS). Games featuring the Golden Hurricane have a tendency to go over the O/U total (75.0 percent).
Meanwhile, Oklahoma State owns records of 8-2 SU and 4-4 ATS. Contrary to Tulsa, games including the Cowboys have typically finished under the O/U total (100.0 percent).
Solomon has averaged 9.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks over the last five games for Oklahoma State.
After the Cowboys won the lone contest against the Golden Hurricane last season, 71-67, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. Oklahoma State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 17.2). Tulsa, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.313 vs. 0.222).
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Tulsa is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
At home, Oklahoma State is 3-2 ATS with 5 unders and 0 overs.
Oklahoma State ranks 45th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Tulsa ranks 175th (26.0).
The Cowboys average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. The Golden Hurricane rank 139th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Oklahoma State averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 111th in the NCAA. Tulsa ranks 128th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
The Cowboys rank 76th in assists per game (17.0) while the Golden Hurricane rank 85th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Tulsa is 2-2 ATS with 2 overs and 2 unders.
Oklahoma State is 1-2 ATS with 3 unders over their last five games.
The Golden Hurricane’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 3.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
