Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Reynolds Center Wednesday as host Tulsa looks to handle the Wichita State Shockers in NCAAB action.

The Shockers will try to spoil to the party on Wednesday; they are 2-4 ATS against the number this season, while the Golden Hurricane are 4-3 ATS. Wichita State is 3-3 on the totals; Tulsa is 4-3.



View Wichita State vs Tulsa Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Shockers listed as 4-point favorites

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Golden Hurricane, most recently No. 123 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Shockers, who rate No. 6 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 77-69 victory for the Shockers.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Shockers is ranked No. 73 in NCAA hoops at 38.6 per game. Contrast that with Tulsa’s No. 41 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Tulsa is the No. 196-ranked team in the country at 5.9 per game, while Wichita State rates No. 96 at 7.1 per game.

Defensively, Wichita State features the nation's No. 136-rated defense on the road, allowing 68.7 points per game. Tulsa, meanwhile, comes in at No. 257 nationally in scoring at home.

Wichita State was an 89-70 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against UNLV. They covered the 3–point spread as favorites. Joe Ragland went off for 31 points and added 5 rebounds for good measure, leading Wichita State to an 89-70 win over UNLV on Sunday at Charles Koch Arena.

Last time out for Tulsa, they were a 67-64 loser as they battled Arizona State at home. They failed to cover in the match as an 8-point favorite. The Golden Hurricane endured a 67-64 loss at the hands of the Sun Devils on Saturday, despite a 15-point effort from Jordan Clarkson at Reynolds Center.


Wichita State Shockers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Utah State are 1-0
After a win are 7-3

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing Texas-Arlington are 1-0
After playing Arizona State are 1-1
After a loss are 7-3

A few Shockers at Golden Hurricane trends to consider:
Wichita State is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Tulsa is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
Tulsa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


Next up:
Wichita State home to Utah State, Saturday, December 10
Tulsa home to Texas-Arlington, Saturday, December 17