The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-3) will be at home in Donald Reynolds Center when they clash against the Central Arkansas Bears (3-2). Tip-off is set for 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 25, 2017.
Central Arkansas Bears vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane ATS Preview
The last time the Bears played, they were victorious over the South Carolina State Bulldogs, 73-64. Jordan Howard was the games leading scorer with 26 points on 5-for-16 shooting. The Bears knocked down 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.368 (below the 0.528 mark opponents have averaged against Central Arkansas this season).
The Golden Hurricane are hoping for a better outcome after their 84-68 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds in their last matchup. Junior Etou was Tulsas high scorer with 16 points on 4-for-7 shooting. Illinois State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.694 (above their season average of 0.483). Tulsa, on the other hand, forced the Redbirds into a turnover percentage of 21.2 (above their season average of 13.9).
The aggressive Tulsa offense might be living from the foul line in this meeting. The Golden Hurricane rank 11th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.314, while Central Arkansas ranks 124th in FTA rate allowed (0.230) since last season. This game should be a battle of conflicting tempos. The fast-paced Bears rank 29th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Golden Hurricane rank 272nd.
Central Arkansas Bears vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane ATS Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Central Arkansas, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
- The Golden Hurricane average 21.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 164th in the nation. The Bears rank 311th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
- Central Arkansas ranks 206th in steals per game (5.7) while Tulsa ranks 290th (4.6).
- Tulsa ranks 101st in assists allowed per game (12.5) while Central Arkansas ranks 312th (18.3).
- The Golden Hurricane rank 96th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while the Bears rank 289th (38.2).
- Central Arkansas ranks 75th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while Tulsa ranks 226th (4.1).
