Wichita State Shockers (9-11) vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (11-8)
January 31, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +1.5; Over/Under: 151.5
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The Wichita State Shockers will play the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in an AAC game on Wednesday night at the Donald W. Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Wichita State has lost eight of their last nine games, while Tulsa has won two of their last three. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Wichita State vs Tulsa prediction.
Wichita State Preview
The Wichita State Shockers are 9-11 (1-6) this year after they defeated SMU by a score of 77-72 in their last game. Wichita State trailed 41-37 at the half, but they out scored SMU 40-31 in the second half for the win. The Shockers shot 46.7% from the field and were +7 in rebounding margin in the game. Wichita State had lost their previous eight games and they are sitting towards the bottom of the AAC standings. The Shockers are scoring 73.1 points per game with 40.6 rebounds per game and 11.6 assists per game, while allowing 73.6 points against per game this year. Colby Rogers is averaging 15.3 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game. Wichita State is shooting 44.9% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 31.3% on three pointers this season.
Wichita State Shockers Team Facts
- Wichita State has won each of its last eight night games against Tulsa.
- Each of Wichita State’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Wichita State has won the first half in each of its last seven games at Donald W. Reynolds Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Tulsa Preview
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 11-8 (2-5) this season after they defeated Rice by a score of 85-83 in their last game. Tulsa led 36-31 at halftime and they scored 49 points in the second half to escape with the narrow win. The Golden Hurricane shot 55.1% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the game. Tulsa lost to SMU by a score of 103-70 in the game prior to Rice, but they did beat UTSA before that. The Golden Hurricane are scoring 78.1 points per game with 36.5 rebounds per game and 13.4 assists per game, while giving up 72.4 points against per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 19.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. Tulsa is shooting 44.5% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this year. Tulsa will face FAU and North Texas after this game.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Team Facts
- Tulsa has won each of its last eight night games at Donald W. Reynolds Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Eleven of the last 12 games between Wichita State and Tulsa have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Tulsa has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games at Donald W. Reynolds Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
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Wichita State vs Tulsa Betting Prediction
Wichita State was able to snap their losing streak with an impressive win over SMU in their last game, but they will be back on the road here. The Shockers are only 1-6 in conference play, but they play a Tulsa team that is just 2-5. The Golden Hurricane have won two of their last three games, but they have allowed 83, 103, 78, and 94 points in their last four games. These two teams are very similar, but I think Wichita State is going to build upon their momentum from the SMU win. Take the Shockers on the road.
