It will be a contest between two tremendous defenses when the Arkansas Razorbacks (8-1) clash against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (8-2) at Bud Walton Arena. Action begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Razorbacks lost to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 86-79, while the Golden Hurricane beat the Boise State Broncos, 69-56.
Tulsa played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (below their season average of 32.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.542 (above their season average of 0.509). Boise State was 16.7 and 0.440, respectively, for those same stats. Arkansas, meanwhile, held Western Kentucky to an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.572). Arkansas’ Jimmy Whitt Jr. played well, recording 17 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Tulsa was led by Brandon Rachal, who contributed 10 points and six rebounds.
This showdown figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the NCAA’s top defenses clash. Since the 2018-19 season, Arkansas ranks second in defensive efficiency (96.9) and Tulsa is 49th (99.5).
Tulsa at Arkansas Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Tulsa, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Arkansas ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while Tulsa ranks 221st (26.1).
- The Golden Hurricane rank 82nd in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Razorbacks rank 173rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
- Arkansas is eighth in the nation with 12.1 assists allowed per game while Tulsa is 39th with 13.1 assists allowed per game.
- The Razorbacks average 8.5 steals per game, which ranks seventh in the NCAA. The Golden Hurricane rank 162nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Arkansas ranks 29th in blocks per game (5.0) while Tulsa ranks 146th (2.5).
