Tulsa and Charlotte Set to Face off in American Athletic Conference Showdown
The American Athletic Conference will resume conference play with a game between the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the Charlotte 49ers. Tulsa, with a record of 3-5, recently
Game outlook
The American Athletic Conference will resume conference play with a game between the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the Charlotte 49ers. Tulsa, with a record of 3-5, recently lost a close game on the road, falling short of the 4.5-point underdog cover. On the other hand, Charlotte, with a record of 4-6, secured a significant home victory over #17 Florida Atlantic, surpassing the 8-point underdog line. The teams previously met last season at a neutral site, with Charlotte emerging victorious by a three-point margin. The game will take place at Dale F. Halton Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 PM EST. The opening betting line favors Charlotte at -7.5, and it has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Hurricane +246 | 49ers -307
Spread: Golden Hurricane +7.5 (-110) | 49ers -7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 133 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Charlotte will win straight-up is 75%.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
The Tulsa men's basketball team is currently tied for last place in the AAC conference standings, with a record of 3-5. Despite losing both conference games by a combined eight points, there is still plenty of basketball left to be played. In their last game, they were led by guard Cobe Williams who scored 18 points in a loss to East Carolina. The team's leading scorer is freshman guard PJ Haggerty, who averages 17.8 points per game and also contributes 4.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Haggerty attacks the basket effectively, evident from his 119 free throw attempts compared to the next highest on the team with only 52 attempts. Williams is the team's top shooter, making 26 three-pointers at a 31.7% accuracy rate. Other key players include Isaiah Barnes, a sophomore wing who averages 9.4 points per game, and Jared Garcia, a junior forward who adds 9.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Tulsa's overall ranking according to KenPom is 177th. The team's defense is their main strength, ranking 88th in the nation in defensive efficiency. However, their offense lags behind, being ranked 289th. The team plays at a fast pace, ranking 78th in the nation in pace of play. In terms of statistics, Tulsa's offense scores an average of 77.00 points per game, ranking them 125th in the nation. They shoot 43.75% from the field and 73.11% from the free throw line, while making 32.90% of their three-point attempts. They average 37.31 rebounds, 12.38 offensive assists, and 14.38 turnovers per game. Defensively, Tulsa allows an average of 67.00 points per game, ranking them 88th in the nation. They hold opponents to 39.87% shooting from the field and 63.82% from the free throw line. They also limit opponents to 28.47% shooting from beyond the arc. Defensively, they average 38.69 defensive rebounds, 12.00 defensive assists, and 16.00 turnovers per game.