On Thursday night, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (2-0, 0-0 A-10) and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-1, 0-0 C-USA) will compete in an attempt to reach the semifinals of the Myrtle Beach Invitational. The Ramblers defeated UIC by a score of 70–63 while being 11–point favorites. As the 12.5-point favorites, the Golden Hurricane defeated Jackson State by a score of 85–79.
Tulsa vs Loyola Chicago Betting Odds
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Tulsa vs Loyola Chicago Match Details
Fixture: Ramblers at Golden Hurricane
Date and Time: Thursday, November 17 at 9:30 PM ET
Venue: HTC Center, Conway, SC
Tulsa vs Loyola Chicago Key Stats
Through their first two games, the Ramblers are averaging 79 points per contest. In their most recent game, they scored 70 points by converting 55.1 percent of their field goals and 14.3 percent of their three-point attempts. With 18 points and seven rebounds, Philip Alston led the Ramblers.
Tom Welch contributed 13 points and four rebounds, and Ben Schwieger finished with 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists. In terms of defense, the Ramblers have performed well, allowing only 72.5 points per game. They conceded 63 points in their previous game, so they will need a similar performance to win.
Through two games, the Golden Hurricane have averaged 77.5 points per contest. In their most recent game, they scored 85 points while making 49.1% of their field goals and 39% of their three-point attempts. Tulsa was led by Keyshawn Embery-Simpson, who had 20 points and six assists.
Bryant Selebangue contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Tim Dalger totaled 18 points and nine rebounds. The Golden Hurricane's defense hasn't been great; they allow 76 points per game. In their previous game, they gave up 79 points, so if they want to win this one, they will need to put in a greater effort.
Tulsa vs Loyola Chicago Best Picks and Prediction
Expect the Golden Hurricane to have difficulty scoring in this game after the Ramblers held their first two opponents to a combined 40 percent shooting from the field. The Ramblers have been doing well offensively, scoring more than 75 points per game on 50% field goal shooting after winning their first two games.
They are highly active on the offensive glass and do a fantastic job locating the open guy, which will result in more possibilities for scoring. Loyola Chicago should win this game and cover the spread because the Golden Hurricane have had trouble stopping teams this season, allowing at least 73 points in two straight games.
Pick: Ramblers -6.5 (-120)
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