Tulsa Hurricane vs SMU Mustangs 1/1/2023 Picks Predictions

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The Tulsa Hurricane will go against the SMU Mustangs in NCAAB action in Moody Coliseum, TX, on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 3:00 PM ET.

The start of Tulsa’s season seemed promising as they battled with Oregon State before falling short 73-70. Then they triumphed over Loyola and Jackson State.

However, things quickly turned bad as they dropped 5 straight games before snapping their losing streak with victories over Central Michigan and Miss Valley State.

The Golden Hurricane, on the other hand, dropped two consecutive games since then, losing to Loyola Marymount and then being routed 89-50 by Houston on Thursday.

A victory was not anticipated since Houston, a conference opponent and the third-ranked team in the nation. A loss of over 40 points, though, is never good and does not inspire confidence.

Tulsa only shot 34% from the field and had 14 turnovers, compared to Houston’s 6 as one of the top defenses in the nation. The only Tulsa player to reach double digits was Bryant Selebangue, who finished with 13 points and 9 rebounds.

Sam Griffin, the team’s top scorer, finished with just 8 points after averaging 14.1 points per game. By KenPom, Tulsa is rated No. 220.

The Tulsa Hurricane is 0-9 ATS in their last 9 matches.
The total went UNDER in 7 of Tulsa’s last 8 matches.
The Hurricane is 2-7 SU in their last 9 matches.

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Tulsa Hurricane vs SMU Mustangs Predictions 1/1/2023

The SMU Mustangs‘ dismal 5-8 record is a result of their difficult schedule up to this point. But it ought to have them prepared for the AAC struggles that lie ahead.

They are playing the host team in the Diamond Head Classic final game in Honolulu after suffering a sad loss to Hawaii on Christmas Day by a score of 58–57. They ultimately lost it on a disputed three-point buzzer-beater, which was terrible.

Jovan McClanahan of Hawaii made a three-pointer with 0.9 seconds left to give Hawaii the victory and the tournament title by dribbling three-quarters of the way up the floor. It was a great, hard-fought game that was decided on the last possession.

Zhuric Phelps scored 20 points to lead SMU, and Zach Nutall contributed 15 points and 4 rebounds. The contribution from Samuell Williamson was 6 points and 10 rebounds.

Phelps tops the Mustangs in scoring with 19.5 points per game and 2.8 assists. They score 68.2 points per game on average and surrender 70.3.

The Southern Methodist Mustangs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 matches.
The Southern Methodist Mustangs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 matches.
The total went OVER in 10 of SMU’s last 15 matches against the Tulsa Hurricane.

Tulsa Hurricane vs SMU Mustangs. The NCAAB pick for this game is the SMU Mustangs. Last year, SMU defeated Tulsa three times, giving them the runaround.

This dominance won’t stop, in my opinion, because SMU is by far the better team. Additionally, despite their sub-.500 record, they played a demanding nonconference schedule, so they ought to be well-prepared for the AAC.

They will also benefit greatly from a solid performance in the Hawaii tournament, which they nearly won but ultimately lost to a buzzer-beater.

Last but not least, playing on a holiday is never simple, especially after a lengthy break, so give the home team a slight advantage here. SMU should be covered. The Mustangs will win to a predicted score of 74-67.

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