Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Little Rock vs Tulsa NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tulsa.
Little Rock vs Tulsa Prediction
Betting on today's Trojans and Golden Hurricane game? Catch the action at Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK, as the Golden Hurricane hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with Tulsa being favored by -11.5 over Little Rock.
Little Rock vs. Tulsa Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Little Rock Trojans at Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- Where: Tulsa at Reynolds Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 20th
- Betting Odds TULSA -11.5, ARLR +440 | TULSA -626 O/U 151.5
Trojans Preview: Will Little Rock Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games
Little Rock picked up an 81-64 road win over UTSA on Saturday, November 16th. Entering the game as +10.5 underdogs, the Trojans not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Little Rock led 36-26 at halftime and added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 145 fell under the O/U line of 154.
Trojans Offense Breakdown
Little Rock put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.8%. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 18 from deep, and went 14 for 20 from the free-throw line.
The Trojans dished out 21 assists, with Isaiah Lewis contributing 7 assists to go along with 16 points. Ante Beljan led the team with 21 points, shooting 70% from the field, while Mwani Wilkinson added 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.
Trojans Team Defense
Little Rock's defense put on a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 64 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team shooting 34% on 11/32 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Little Rock's defense allowed 8 threes on 29 attempts, a 27% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 20, shooting 74%. Little Rock also gave up 18 offensive rebounds.
Golden Hurricane Preview: Will the Tulsa Defense Show Up at Home?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game
Tulsa fell to Missouri State 111-106 on Saturday, November 16th, in a high-scoring road game. The Golden Hurricane were -3.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Tulsa scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 217 far exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.
Golden Hurricane Offense Breakdown
Tulsa put up 106 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.9% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range. They made 30 of 44 free throws, hitting 68.2% from the line, and grabbed 22 offensive rebounds.
Justin Amadi led the way with 24 points on 8-11 shooting, while Dwon Odom added 21 points. Dez White and Braeden Carrington each contributed 20 points, with Carrington also dishing out 5 assists.
Golden Hurricane Team Defense
Tulsa's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 111 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 29 two-point baskets on 55% shooting.
From beyond the arc, Tulsa's opponents hit 7 of 16 threes, good for 43%. The Golden Hurricane also sent the other team to the line 51 times, where they made 32 free throws. Tulsa allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Trojans vs Golden Hurricane Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Trojans last five road games, the team averaged 73 points per game while allowing 76. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Across their ten previous home games, Tulsa has an ATS mark of 2-8. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 74 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Trojans have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Golden Hurricane have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.
Little Rock vs Tulsa Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Tulsa -11.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.