Tulsa at Wichita State 3/8/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Chris |

Last Updated: 03/07/2020 at 8:00 PM ET

The Tulsa Golden Hurricanes are on the road for a clash with the Wichita State Shockers.  The Golden Hurricanes are (21-9), coming off a 61-51 win over Temple.  The Shockers are (22-8), after falling on the road to Memphis, 68-60.

In the Golden Hurricanes win over Temple, Tulsa was guided throughout the game by Brandon Rachal.  Rachal secured a double-double, totaling 13 points and 10 rebounds.  The Golden Hurricanes converted on 40% from the floor and 26% from 3-point distance.  Tulsa held Temple to 30% from the floor and 23% from deep.  The Golden Hurricanes were out rebounded, 40 to 36.  Tulsa allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the win. 

Martins Igbanu is recording 13.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Golden Hurricanes.  Rachal is averaging 12.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per contest.  Tulsa is averaging 68.2 points per game, while shooting 32% from distance.

In the Shockers loss to Memphis, Wichita State was led offensively by Dexter Dennis.  Dennis recorded 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals.  The Shockers connected on 34% from the floor and 26% from distance.  Wichita State allowed Memphis to connect at a clip of 38% from the floor.  The Shockers were out scored from deep, 27 to 18, which ultimately was the difference.  Wichita State committed 10 turnovers in the game. 

James Echenique is collecting 11.3 points and 7.1 rebounds for the Shockers this year.  Erik Stevenson is registering 10.9 points and 2.3 assists per contest.  Wichita State is averaging 71.6 points per game, while connecting on 40.5% from the floor.

Tulsa is 6-6 on the road, while Wichita State is 15-2 at home this year.  The Shockers have controlled this series recently, having won 8 of the last 10 matchups.  This is matchup of two teams allowing less than 68 points in this home and away split.  Tulsa is averaging 63.5 points per game on the road, while ranking 352nd in 3-point percentage offensively.  Both teams have seen the under profit well.  Final score prediction, Wichita State will win and the best play is the total going under, 60-55.

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