Tulsa at Wichita State 1/13/21 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/12/2021 at 8:53 PM ET

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane visit Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas on Wednesday to play the Wichita State Shockers. Tulsa improved to 7-3 overall and 4-1 and the American Athletic Conference following its 61-51 victory over the South Florida Bulls last Wednesday. Austin Richies was the leading scorer for Tulsa with 15 points. Tulsa has won each of its last six and is just a half-game back in the AAC behind Houston.

Brandon Rachal is the leading scorer and rebounder for Tulsa with averages of 15.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Elijah Joiner is the leader in assists with an average of 4.3 per game. Tulsa has just one player averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is shooting 46.7% overall and 31.6% from 3-point territory.

Wichita State improved to 7-3 overall and 3-1 in the American Athletic Conference following its 82-76 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats on Sunday. Ricky Council IV was the leading scorer for the Shockers with 23 points. Wichita State is in third place in the AAC just one game behind the first place Houston Cougars.

Tyson Etienne is the leading scorer for Wichita State with an average of 17.7 points per game, while Trey Wade is the leading rebounder with an average of 6.1 per game and Alterique Gilbert is the leader in assists with an average of 3.2 per game. Wichita State has just one player averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is shooting 40.8% overall and 31.7% from 3-point territory.

Both Tulsa and Wichita State have played very well this season. Tulsa is 7-3 straight up and 6-3 against the spread while Wichita State is 7-3 SU and 5-2-1 ATS. Wichita State is coming off a big victory over Cincinnati that was preceded by a disappointing loss to Houston, but in a game the Shockers play very well. However, Tulsa is 5-0 SU and ATS in its last five overall and will keep the perfect run intact on the road Wednesday. Final Score Prediction, Tulsa Golden Hurricane wins and covers ATS 72-64.

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