Tulsa at Cincinnati

Tulsa is struggling on offense during a five-game skid, averaging just 53.8 points. But this team can lean on its defense away from home, ranked fifth in the American Athletic Conference in rebounding margin and defensive rebounding. The offense is also tops in free throw shooting (.775%). The Golden Hurricane is 17-7 UNDER the total after a defeat, plus 16-6 UNDER following a spread loss. They are a huge dog to a Cincinnati team that also leans on its defense, preferring a slower tempo. The Bearcats held last-place South Florida to 36.7 percent shooting and forced 21 turnovers in a 68-54 win Wednesday after losing at SMU on Sunday (60-51). The Bearcats allows just 60.9 points and boast a league-best 7.7 steals per game. Cincinnati is 47-22 UNDER the total after a spread loss. Tulsa made it tough on the Bearcats in a 57-55 loss on February 1st as a +9 dog, and this will be another close defensive duel. Play Tulsa and UNDER the total.