Memphis Tigers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Prediction, 1/23/2022 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Date: Sunday, January 23, 2022

Location: Donald W. Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK

TV: ESPN

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (6-10) will play the Memphis Tigers (9-8) at Donald W. Reynolds Center on Sunday.

The Memphis Tigers took the court against SMU and took a loss by a final of 70-62 in their last contest. Memphis wrapped up the contest having earned a 41.0% field goal percentage (25 of 61) and converted 1 out of their 12 shots from downtown. At the charity stripe, the Tigers knocked down 11 of their 19 shots for a percentage of 57.9%. When talking about getting rebounds, they earned 39 with 12 of them being on the offensive end. They also dished out 12 assists for the contest as well as creating 13 turnovers and getting 8 steals. In reference to the defense, Memphis allowed their opponent to shoot 42.6% from the field on 23 of 54 shooting. SMU earned 12 assists and had 8 steals in the game. In addition, SMU grabbed 37 rebounds (9 offensive, 28 defensive), but didn't have a block. SMU ended up shooting 69.2% when shooting free throws by knocking down 18 of 26 shots. They made 6 of 23 tries from three-point range. In the matter of fouls, the Tigers walked away with 20 and SMU recorded 17 fouls.

Tyler Harris is a player who was a major factor in this contest. He ended up shooting 58.3% from the field and also totaled 1 assist. He was on the hardwood for 27 mins played but finished the game without a rebound. He ended up scoring 17 points on 7 out of 12 shooting.

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Memphis heads into this game with a mark of 9-8 on the season. They are losing possession via turnover 17.5 times per game and as a group they are committing 19.4 personal fouls per contest. As a team, Memphis is collecting 38.9 rebounds per contest and has accounted for 268 assists this year, which ranks 68th in college basketball in terms of passing. The Tigers are shooting 35.4% on shots beyond the perimeter (110 of 311) and 66.5% from the free throw line. They average 76.1 points per game (81st in college hoops) while going 46.7% from the floor.

When they are on defense, the Tigers are forcing 16.0 turnovers per game and they draw 19.4 personal fouls. They are giving up 33.6% on shots from beyond the arc and they are ranked 234th in college hoops in opponents PPG (70.6). The Tigers defense is giving up a field goal percentage of 40.4% (408 of 1,011) and they surrender 33.6 boards per contest as a team. They currently rank 227th in college basketball in giving up assists to the opposition with 225 relinquished for the season.

The last time they took the court, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane took a defeat with a final score of 90-69 when they played Cincinnati. The Golden Hurricane snagged 25 defensive boards and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 36 in this matchup. They also coughed it up 13 times, while earning 12 steals in this game. Cincinnati was called for 18 personal fouls in this matchup which got the Golden Hurricane to the charity stripe for a total of 17 attempts. They were able to bury 10 of those for a rate of 58.8%. When it comes to shots from beyond the perimeter, Tulsa made 3 out of their 14 attempts (21.4%). When the final whistle blew, the Golden Hurricane shot 28 out of 73 from the field which had them shooting 38.4%. The Golden Hurricane allowed Cincinnati to convert 29 of 62 attempts from the floor which had them shooting 46.8% in the matchup. They shot 55.2% from behind the 3-point line by going 16 of 29 and finished the game at 16 of 20 at the free throw line (80.0%). In the matter of cleaning up the glass, Tulsa allowed Cincinnati to get 37 in all (8 on the offensive glass).

Darien Jackson pitched in for the Golden Hurricane in this game. He buried 9 out of 14 in the matchup for a field goal percentage of 64.3%, and had 5 rebounds. He earned 21 points in his 35 mins on the court and accumulated 3 dimes in this game.

Tulsa has a record of 6-10 on the campaign. The Golden Hurricane commit 16.0 fouls per game and they connect on 76.7% from the charity stripe. They are dishing out assists 11.4 times per game (296th in college basketball) and they are turning it over 12.0 times per contest. Tulsa has accumulated 1,091 points so far this year (68.2 per contest) and they snag 31.5 rebounds per game. As an offense, the Golden Hurricane are hitting on 43.3% from the field, which has them ranked 234th in college basketball.

The Tulsa defense allows 37.6% on three-point shots (151 of 402) and opponents are connecting on 69.1% of their shots from the charity stripe. They have conceded 13.2 assists and 34.9 boards per contest, which has them ranked 218th and 192nd in D-1. The Golden Hurricane on the defensive end are ranked 178th in college basketball in points allowed per game with 68.8. They are forcing 16.3 turnovers per game and have let teams shoot 45.1% from the field (299th in college basketball).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Tulsa

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