College Basketball Point Spread Betting Line Favors Connecticut Huskies in Battle with Tulsa Golden Hurricane

College basketball betting interest will be high on Thursday when the Golden Hurricane of Tulsa hit the hard court against the Huskies of Connecticut.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Connecticut Huskies were listed as -3-point favorites 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.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Connecticut Huskies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Connecticut Huskies are 12-13 so far on the season, and 9-15 ATS vs the number. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane, meanwhile, are 14-10 and 13-9 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Connecticut go 13-11 and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane go 13-9 on betting totals.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Connecticut Huskies rated this week at No. 246 and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane sitting at No. 170.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Tulsa is ranked No. 27 in NCAA basketball at 39 per game. Contrast that with Connecticut's No. 165 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Connecticut is the No. 231-ranked team in the country at 6.12 per game, while Tulsa rates No. 124 at 7.83 per game.