Tulsa vs Missouri State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/16/24

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are visiting the Missouri State Bears on Saturday, November 16th at the Great Southern Bank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Missouri State Bears Prediction.

Missouri State Bears Preview

The Missouri State Bears have a 1-1 record this season and are tied with two more teams on the 7th place of the Missouri Valley. The Bears are 1-0 against the spread, and 0-1 in over/under this season, while having a 1-0 home record.

Offensively, Missouri State is averaging 77.5 points per game, which ranks 204th in the nation, while allowing 66.5 points per game defensively (127th). The Bears have below average shooting percentages, with 44.3% from the field (233rd), and with 30.8% beyond the arc (246th).

Missouri State is coming off a 90-61 win over Missouri Southern State. The Bears had an efficient shooting night, making 52% from the field, while holding their opponents into just 34%. Vincent Brady led Missouri State’s offense with 21 points and 6 rebounds.

Dez White leads Missouri State in scoring this season, with an average of 18.5 points, 4 rebounds and a team-high 4 assists. Zaxton King adds 13 points and 3 assists. 

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are perfect this season with a 3-0 record and are tied with four more teams on the first place of the American Athletic. The Hurricane are 1-1 against the spread, and 2-0 in over/under this season, while having a 2-9 road record last year.

Offensively, Tulsa is top-50 in the nation, averaging 90 points per game (42nd). Defensively, they are below average, allowing 74.7 points per game (254th). The Hurricane are in the middle of the pack in shooting percentages, with 47.1% from the field (155th), and with 34% from beyond the arc (176th).

Tulsa is coming off an 85-76 win over Oral Roberts, not covering the spread and the game went over the 151.5-point total. The Hurricane committed just 5 turnovers in the whole game, and blocked 6 of their opponents’ shots. Keaston Willis led Tulsa’s offense with 22 points and a team-high 8 rebounds.

Willis leads Tulsa in scoring this season, with an average of 18.7 points and a team-high 6.3 rebounds. Isiah Barnes adds 17 points and 4.3 rebounds. 

Why the Missouri State Bears will win

• Missouri State has won 13 of its last 14 day games against non-Conference opponents at Great Southern Bank Arena.
• Tulsa has lost each of its last six Saturday day road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Missouri State has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 day games against non-Conference opponents at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win

• Tulsa has won each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
• Missouri State has lost four of its last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Tulsa has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Missouri State Bears Prediction

Tulsa leads Missouri State 6-3 wins in their previous 9 meetings, going for 6-3 against the spread. In their previous meeting last year, Tulsa won at home, 73-72. In this Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Missouri State Bears Prediction, Missouri State is coming as -1 home favorites. Tulsa has been very efficient so far this season, boasting a superior offense to Missouri State, scoring 12.5 points more per game. Tulsa has also won their last three meetings against Missouri State, so I’m confident that they will get the job done today as well. Get the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and lay the points on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +1