The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Reynolds Center on Saturday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane were listed as 8.5-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Oklahoma State Cowboys have watched them go 6-2 and 2-2 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are at 4-3 and 3-3 ATS. In totals betting, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 3-3, while the Oklahoma State Cowboys have a 3-1 mark.
The Golden Hurricane - Cowboys odds would favor the Cowboys if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Tulsa is rated No. 246 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Oklahoma State is at No. 162.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Tulsa has the nation's No. 216-rated offensive output, at 69.86 PPG. The visiting Oklahoma State Cowboys defense ranks No. 247 allowing on average 81.25 PPG. The Golden Hurricane FG% has averaged 44.65% so far, less than the Tulsa Cowboys marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.75% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jawun Evans scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Cowboys to a win (they lost 71-70 to Maryland at Xfinity Center on Saturday).
The Golden Hurricane got 15 points from Junior Etou as Tulsa ran past Illinois State 70-68 on Wednesday at Reynolds Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma State home to Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Wednesday, December 14th
Tulsa at Texas State, Saturday, December 17th