Tulsa at Los Angeles

The Tulsa Shock got a much needed win in their last game, and moved their record to 1-9 on the season. That should help get them motivated here in this one. This team is improved considerably despite the horrible record. One area they have been more effective in is slowing the tempo and playing better defense. Last season through five road games, they allowed 8.2 points per game more than through their first five this season, and no team has put up even 80 against them without the benefit of overtime. They have also played Los Angeles very tough and none of the last six meetings have seen the teams combine to score 160 points or more. Getting a spark off a rare win should help them execute their slower tempo and dig in defensively. The Shock are now 11-3 to the UNDER in their last 14 as a road dog of +11 or more. LA has played five of their last six at home to the UNDER, and are 9-4 to the UNDER in their last 13 against conference foes. Back the UNDER in this one.