Tulsa Looking to Rebound with 6th Home Win With Covering Spread Against Missouri St. Bears
On Saturday, December 7th, the Missouri State Bears and Tulsa Golden Hurricane will face off at 3 PM ET at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. The Bears are on a win streak after
Game outlook
On Saturday, December 7th, the Missouri State Bears and Tulsa Golden Hurricane will face off at 3 PM ET at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. The Bears are on a win streak after their 69-60 victory over Sam Houston State, while the Golden Hurricane look to rebound after their 72-57 loss to Oklahoma State. Though Missouri State is the underdog, they have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Tulsa.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bears -102 | Golden Hurricane -118
Spread: Bears +1 (-110) | Golden Hurricane -1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tulsa will win straight-up is 54%.
Missouri St. Bears
Missouri State Bears is currently 7-3 (6-4 ATS) on the season with strength in defensive play, allowing an average of 68.1 points per game and 38.12% field goals (#22). The Bears achieved their first road win of the season, defeating the Bearkats in their last game. Donovan Clay led the team with 20 points, six rebounds, and four assists, with Alston Mason and Damien Mayo Jr. contributing 18 and 13 points respectively. Missouri State will have to maintain their high defensive level in their upcoming game against Golden Hurricane to keep the momentum going.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Analysis
This season, Tulsa Golden Hurricane has been playing well, with five consecutive wins at home. Their average offensive score is 76.8 points per game, and they have the #90 rank for offense. Defensively, they allow 69.8 points per game and have a ranking of #133. PJ Haggerty led their last game with 13 points, four rebounds and four steals, and Cobe Williams, along with Tyshawn Archie, both added 12 and 13 points respectively. Their field goal percentage, free throws, and three-pointers are all in the bottom half of the NCAAB rankings. With example are determined to win their sixth game in a row at home, they'll have to improve their defensive performance after giving up 72 points in the last game.