Tulsa vs Alcorn State 12/16/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Alcorn State Braves (1-8) vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (5-5)
December 16, 2021 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Tulsa Golden Hurricane -13.5 / Alcorn State Braves +13.5; Over/Under: +131
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The Alcorn State Braves and Tulsa Golden Hurricane meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. The Alcorn State Braves need a win to rebound from a 1-8 record. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane look to get a game above a .500 record.
The Alcorn State Braves are averaging 60 points on 38 percent shooting and allowing 73.7 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Dominic Brewton is averaging 7.7 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Lenell Henry is averaging 7.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. Byron Joshua is dishing 2.7 assists and Dontrell McQuarter is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Alcorn State Braves are shooting 29.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Alcorn State Braves are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 67.8 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 46 percent shooting. Jeriah Horne is averaging 17.4 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Sam Griffin is averaging 16.2 points and 2 assists. Darien Jackson is dishing 2 assists and Rey Idowu is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27 rebounds per game.
The Braves are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 road games and 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall. The Golden Hurricane are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games. The under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 overall. The under is 36-15 in Golden Hurricane last 51 games following a ATS win.
The Alcorn State Braves are a battle tested team, but they’ve shown little potential at either end of the floor through nine games. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are a decent team that’s won the games they’re supposed to win this season, and their offense looks better at home. A potential look ahead spot with Colorado State on deck for Tulsa, but this should be a comfortable win regardless.
