Tulsa Cincinnati Pick
Below is my pick for the #24 Tulsa Golden Hurricane at #8 Cincinnati Bearcats. #24 Tulsa Golden Hurricanes at #8 Cincinnati Bearcats (-14.5): O/U 47.5 (-107/-114) Last time out, Tulsa finished off their regular season with a 19-6 road win over Navy. This game was tied at six late in the third quarter, but Tulsa scored the final 13 points of the. Dec 19, 2020 Tulsa at Cincinnati 12/19/20: College Football free preview, analysis, prediction, odds and pick against the spread. . The Bearcats (8-0, 6-0 AAC) initially were slated to visit Tulsa on Oct. 17; however, positive COVID-19 cases within the Cincinnati program forced the postponement of that game to Dec. Television demands briefly shuffled the contest to Dec. 4 and then to Dec. 12 in lieu of other commitments. Dec 19, 2020 2020 AAC Championship Game odds, line: Cincinnati vs. Tulsa picks, predictions from model on 54-34 run SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Tulsa vs. Cincinnati on Saturday 10,000 times.
Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Cincinnati Bearcats
Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Location: Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH
TV: ESPN2, ESPNU
Odds/Point Spread: Cincinnati -8.5
Total/Over-Under: 137.5
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane travel to Fifth Third Arena to play the Cincinnati Bearcats on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. The opening line for this matchup has Cincinnati as 8.5 point favorites.
Tulsa Cincinnati Pick Pickup
Tulsa comes into this game with an overall record of 9-5. They currently have a point differential of 6.9 as they are averaging 73.4 points per game while giving up 66.5 per contest. Cincinnati has an overall record of 8-6. They are averaging 73.2 points per game and surrendering 68.4, good for a point differential of 4.9.
Valuable Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Trends
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 7-7-0 against the spread
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 4-10-0 against the over/under
Important Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 4-10-0 against the spread
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 7-7-0 against the over/under
Key Tulsa Golden Hurricane Injuries
No key injuries to report
Key Cincinnati Bearcats Injuries
12/09/19 G Trevor Moore Achilles is out for season
01/04/20 F Prince Toyambi Heart is out for season
Player Spotlight
Brandon Rachal comes into this contest averaging 14.8 points per game while playing 29.3 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 6.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 70% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 78%. Jeriah Horne averages 11.6 points per game in 24.6 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.3 assists per contest and 4.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 43% for the year while his free throw percentage is 86%.
Player Spotlight
Chris Vogt averages 13.6 points per game while playing 28.0 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 6.5 rebounds per game and has 0.8 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 70% and his free throw percentage is at 64%. Jarron Cumberland averages 13.2 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 29.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.3 rebounds per contest and 3.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 37% and his free throw percentage is 68%.
Useful Team Statistics
Tulsa averages 73.4 points per contest this season, which ranks them 144th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 6.9 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 95th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 164th in the nation. They average 37.4 rebounds per game and 14.7 assists per game, which ranks them 120th and 87th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 213th with 13.3 per game. The Golden Hurricane allow 66.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 123rd in the country. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 30% average from behind the arc, ranking them 62nd and 72nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 35.6 rebounds a game which ranks 198th and they give up 12.5 assists per contest, which puts them in 187th place in Division 1. They force 14.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 200th in D-1.
Useful Team Statistics
Cincinnati is 148th in the country with 73.2 points per game this year. They are 141st in Division 1 in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 4.9. They shoot 30% from 3-point range, which is good for 306th in the nation. They are 101st in the NCAA in rebounding with 38.1 boards per game, and 118th in assists per contest with 14.4. The Bearcats are 66th in turnovers per game with 15.1. The Bearcats surrender 68.4 points per contest, which ranks them 172nd in D-1. Their defense allows a 40% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 86th and 207th in those defensive statistics. They rank 128th with 11.9 assists allowed per contest and 142nd with 34.4 rebounds surrendered per game. The Bearcats are 204th in country in forcing turnovers with 14.5 per game.
Advanced Statistics
Tulsa Cincinnati Pick Up
The Golden Hurricane are 133rd in the nation in offensive rating with 104.2. In terms of pace they are 262nd in the country with 68.6 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 140th. As a team they are 135th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shots, ranking 278th in Division 1. Tulsa is 204th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.5 times per 100 possessions.
Advanced Statistics
Cincinnati is 100th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18 times per 100 possessions. The Bearcats have an offensive rating of 100.8, which is ranked 195th. They are 156th in D-1 in pace with 70.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 191st. As a unit they are 177th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shot attempts, ranking 240th in the country.
Who will win tonight's Tulsa/Cincinnati college basketball game against the spread?
Tony's Pick: Take Cincinnati -8.5
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane (5-1) at Cincinnati Bearcats (8-0)
College Football: Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 8:00 pm (Nippert Stadium)
The Line: Cincinnati Bearcats -12.5 -- Over/Under: 46.5Click to Get Latest Betting Odds
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The Cincinnati Bearcats battle the Tulsa Golden Hurricane Saturday in AAC college football action from Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.
Tulsa enters this game at 6-1 overall. The Hurricane are on a six-game winning streak, and have taken out SMU, Tulane and Navy in their last three outings. As for Cincinnati, they’re 8-0 this year. The Bearcats have beaten Memphis, Houston, East Carolina and UCF in their last four games. Check back all season long for free college football picks at Sports Chat Place.
Tulsa opened the year with a tough matchup against Oklahoma State, but hung in there on a 16-7 loss. Since then it’s been six straight wins for the Golden Hurricane in a great season. Those victories came 34-26 over UCF, 42-13 over South Florida, 34-30 over East Carolina, 28-24 over SMU, 30-24 (OT) against Tulane and 19-6 over Navy.
In the win over the Midshipmen, Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith bagged 168 yards and a score on 10-of-25 passing. Corey Taylor led the rush with 19 carries for 69 yards, and Josh Johnson had 76 yards and a score on three catches.
Over on the Cincinnati side, they’re rolling along undefeated this season, but did have a close scare in their last game. The Bearcats’ wins have come over Austin Peay, Army, South Florida, SMU, Memphis, Houston, East Carolina and UCF The Knights game was tight, though: a 36-33 escape for Cincinnati.
In the win over the Knights, Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder posted 338 yards and two scores on 21-of-32 passing while also rushing for 57 yards and two scores. Josh Whyle led the receivers on 81 yards and a TD, and Gerrid Doaks had 28 carries for 97 yards.
The Hurricane are 5-0 ATS in their last five games in December and 4-1 ATS in their last five on turf. Tulsa is 7-1 ATS in their last eight overall and 6-1 ATS in their last seven conference games.
Tulsa Cincinnati Picks And Parlays
Meanwhile, the Bearcats are 5-1 ATS versus a team with a winning record and 4-1 ATS in their last five overall. Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in their last five conference games and 4-1 ATS in their last five home games.
PICK: I’m going to stick with Cincinnati here. This is bound to be a close game, though. Tulsa dominated Navy in total yards (296-153) but had trouble breaking away in their last game, a closer-than-it-looked 19-6 win. The offense never really got in a scoring rhythm, which was pretty uncharacteristic for a team that normally puts up points with ease. As for Cincinnati, they’ve been consistent on the scoreboard for the most part, but the close game against the Knights is cause for concern. Still, I think the Bearcats can get the offense going and manage a cover here. Should be a fun one to watch.