Tulsa looks to cover the Golden Hurricane-Mustangs pointspread on Thursday and improve its overall 11-10 mark when they host Southern Methodist in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Tulsa Golden Hurricane as 3.5-point underdogs in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Southern Methodist Mustangs vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Tulsa Golden Hurricane battles the Southern Methodist Mustangs, currently sitting with a 15-7 mark (7-9-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 11-8 for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and 8-9 for the Southern Methodist Mustangs.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane rated this week at No. 198 and the Southern Methodist Mustangs sitting at No. 50.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Tulsa's No. 154-ranked scoring average of 73.57 PPG, against a Southern Methodist Mustangs defense rated No. 5 and allowing 61.95 PPG. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane FG% has averaged 43.45% to date this season, less than the Southern Methodist Mustangs shooters have managed so far (47.01% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mustangs blew out East Carolina on Sunday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 86-61 win at Moody Coliseum-Dallas.
The Golden Hurricane wasted a 28-point performance from Corey Henderson Jr. in losing to Wichita State 90-71 on Sunday at Charles Koch Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Methodist at Houston, Thursday, February 8th
Tulsa at South Florida, Sunday, February 4th