SMU Mustangs Favored to Win Against Tulsa Golden Hurricanes in American Conference Showdown

Game outlook

The Tulsa Golden Hurricanes and the SMU Mustangs are set to face off in an American Conference game at Moody Coliseum. The Golden Hurricanes, with a record of 10-7 overall and 1-4 in the American Conference, are coming off a dominant 107-78 home win against the UTSA Roadrunners. On the other hand, the Mustangs, with a record of 12-5 overall and 3-1 in the conference, are currently on a two-game winning streak following their 77-64 home victory against the Temple Owls. SMU has been established as the betting favorite, starting with a -13 spread, which has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Hurricane +600 | Mustangs -900

Spread: Golden Hurricane +13 (-110) | Mustangs -13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 90%.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

The Tulsa Golden Hurricanes are continuing their improvement after a convincing 107-78 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners. The team displayed exceptional shooting skills, making 59.0 percent of their field goals, 55.2 percent of their three-point attempts, and converting 23 free-throw attempts. Freshman guard PJ Haggerty played a significant role in the game, contributing 25 points, six rebounds, seven assists, and a steal. The defense also performed well, limiting the Roadrunners' shooting percentage to 37.9/19.4/84.6. In terms of overall performance, the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes have been scoring at a good level, averaging 78.1 points per game, ranking 93rd in college basketball. Their defense has also been solid, allowing an average of 69.9 points per game, placing them 133rd nationally. In terms of statistics, the Golden Hurricane ranks 134th in offense, scoring an average of 76.31 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 43.21% and a free throw percentage of 72.70%, ranking 264th and 123rd, respectively. Additionally, they have a three-point shooting percentage of 32.90%, ranking 227th. The team averages 37.25 rebounds per game, ranked 133rd, and has 12.13 offensive assists and 14.13 turnovers per game, ranked 274th and 324th, respectively. Defensively, Tulsa allows opponents to shoot 40.62% from the field, ranking 57th, and 67.51% from the free-throw line, ranked 42nd. They hold opponents to a three-point shooting percentage of 29.17%, ranking 28th. Defensively, they average 38.56 defensive rebounds per game, ranked 38th. They also have 11.88 defensive assists and 15.00 turnovers per game, ranked 103rd and 43rd, respectively. It is worth noting that guard Keaston Willis is currently sidelined with a foot injury. Currently, Tulsa holds a power ranking of 215 and has a record of 4-7, with a 7-6-3 against-the-spread (ATS) record.