Charlotte vs Tulsa Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Charlotte 49ers and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Reynolds Center. Here’s a Charlotte vs Tulsa prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Charlotte vs Tulsa pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Charlotte 49ers Betting Preview

Charlotte limped to a 4-7 record over their first 11 games, then beat Lafayette, UIC, Wichita State, UTSA and Rice over the next six games. After a loss to Tulsa came wins over East Carolina, Tulane, Temple and Rice. The next three games were all losses to Wichita State, Memphis and UTSA though, which gives Charlotte a 13-12 overall record across 25 games.

In the UTSA rematch back on Sunday, the 49ers were hanging on to a six-point edge 44-38 as they entered the second half. Charlotte got outscored 50-35 the rest of the way however, eventually losing a tough one at home 88-79. Ben Bradford doubled up in the loss on 20 points with 12 rebounds and five assists.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview

Over on the Tulsa side, they opened up the year on a nice run at 13-1 in their first 14 outings. The Hurricane lost to North Texas and South Florida after that, then beat Charlotte, UAB, Memphis, Rice, North Texas, Wichita State and FAU in succession. Since then it’s been losses to South Florida, UAB and Wichita State. That gives the team a 20-6 run through 26 games so far.

In the Wichita State game over the weekend the Golden Hurricane were in the locker room looking up at a 41-35 advantage on the scoreboard. Tulsa faded from there however, hitting a 46-36 deficit on the way to a tough loss on the road 81-77 in the end. Tylen Riley was tops on 21 points with four rebounds and Miles Barnstable put up 19 points with seven rebounds.

Charlotte 49ers @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Trends: February 18, 2026

Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win

• Tulsa has won six of its last seven night games at Donald W. Reynolds Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Charlotte has lost nine of its last 11 road night games against the American Conference.
• Charlotte has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Charlotte 49ers will win

• Tulsa has lost each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Charlotte has won three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Charlotte vs Tulsa Prediction

I’ll stay with Tulsa. The Hurricane took a tough road loss to a pretty decent Wichita State team last weekend, shooting 42.6 percent from the field with a 38-31 rebounding deficit and a 52-26 disadvantage on points in the paint. Tulsa gave up 50 percent shooting from the field but only had nine turnovers. The Hurricane have lost three straight games—all of them pretty close. This is a good opportunity for Tulsa to get back on track.

These teams last saw each other on January 14 in an 86-74 road win for the Hurricane. In that one Tulsa shot a nice 50.9 percent from the field with 47.6 percent (10-of-21) from outside and 81.8 percent (18-of-22) from the line. The 31-21 rebounding edge was helpful as well. I like the Hurricane to assert themselves in the rematch and get a much-needed victory.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane -13