Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Connecticut when they take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Wednesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Tulsa Golden Hurricane betting line as -3.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Connecticut Huskies vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Connecticut Huskies have watched them go 7-6 and 4-8 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are at 9-5 and 8-4 ATS. In totals betting, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 7-5, while the Connecticut Huskies have a 7-5 mark.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane rated this week at No. 122 and the Connecticut Huskies sitting at No. 217.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Tulsa's No. 133 nationally ranked offense (75.36 points per game) against a Connecticut Huskies defense that sits as the No. 167 at 73 PPG. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have been averaging 45.15% from the field, more than the Huskies have managed so far this season (40.03% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Huskies got 18 points from Terry Larrier, but it was Wichita State that prevailed in a 72-62 final on Saturday at XL Center.
The Golden Hurricane got 15 points from Sterling Taplin as Tulsa ran past Tulane 65-56 on Sunday at Devlin Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
Connecticut home to East Carolina, Saturday, January 6th
Tulsa at Memphis, Saturday, January 6th