Wichita State vs Tulsa Predictions, Picks, Betting Tips 2/1/2020

Game: Wichita State Shockers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020

Location: Donald W. Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Tulsa -1

Total/Over-Under: 131.5

The Wichita State Shockers head to Donald W. Reynolds Center to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Saturday, February 1, 2020. The opening line for this game has Tulsa as 1 point favorites.

Wichita State heads into this matchup with a mark of 17-3. They currently have a point differential of 10.9 as they are averaging 74.6 points per contest while giving up 63.7 per game. Tulsa has an overall record of 14-6. They are averaging 71.3 points per game and surrendering 64.3, good for a point differential of 7.0.

Valuable Wichita State Shockers Betting Trends

The Wichita State Shockers are 9-10-1 against the spread this season

The Wichita State Shockers are 11-9-0 against the over/under this year

Important Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Trends

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 12-8-0 against the spread this season

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 5-15-0 against the over/under this year

Key Wichita State Shockers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Tulsa Golden Hurricane Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Jaime Echenique averages 10.9 points per contest in 20.9 minutes per game this year. He averages 0.4 assists per game and 5.8 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 50% for the season while his free throw percentage is 78%. Erik Stevenson comes into this game averaging 12.4 points per contest while playing 27.2 minutes per night. He grabs 4.9 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.5 assists per game. His FG percentage is 50% while his free throw percentage is 78%.

Player Spotlight

Jeriah Horne averages 12.1 points per game and he sees the court an average of 27.1 minutes per game. He also hauls in 5.3 rebounds per game and dishes 1.4 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is 83%. Brandon Rachal scores 14.8 points per contest while playing 30.1 minutes per game. He hauls in 6.3 rebounds per contest and has 1.5 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is at 81%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Shockers allow 63.7 points per contest which is 54th in the country. They also surrender a 38% shooting percentage and a 30% average from 3-point range, ranking them 19th and 50th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 35.0 rebounds a game which ranks 179th, and they allow 9.8 assists per game which puts them in 13th place in D-1. They force 16.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 314th in Division 1. Wichita State averages 74.6 points per contest, which is 101st in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 10.9 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a unit, which has them ranked 315th. From 3-point territory they shoot 33%, which is good for 178th in the nation. They average 40.0 boards per contest and 14.6 assists per game, which ranks them 26th and 77th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 242nd with 12.7 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Golden Hurricane give up 64.3 points per game, which ranks them 59th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 39% shooting percentage and a 28% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 34th and 9th in those defensive statistics. They rank 163rd with 12.3 dimes allowed per game and 184th with 35.2 boards surrendered per contest. The Golden Hurricane are 239th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 14.4 per contest. Tulsa is 182nd in the country with 71.3 points per contest this season. They are 102nd in D-1 in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 7.0. They shoot 32% from beyond the arc, which is good for 261st in the country. They are 123rd in the nation in rebounding with 36.7 boards per contest and 153rd in assists per game with 13.6. The Golden Hurricane are 176th in turnovers per contest with 13.3.

Advanced Statistics

The Shockers have an offensive rating of 102.1, which is ranked 163rd. They are 63rd in college basketball in pace with 72.1 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 47% is 301st. As a unit they are 285th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 51% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shot attempts, ranking 187th in D-1. Wichita State is 301st in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.8 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Tulsa is 159th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.8 times per 100 possessions. The Golden Hurricane have an offensive rating of 102.2, which is ranked 161st. They are 260th in D-1 in pace with 68.1 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 155th. As a unit they are 133rd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shot attempts, ranking 285th in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Wichita State +1 and over 131.5 total points

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