Denver vs Tulsa Prediction 12/22/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Denver vs Tulsa prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 22nd at the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Denver Pioneers Betting Preview

The Denver Pioneers are 7-7 this season after they defeated Northern Colorado by a score of 86-79 in their last game. Denver was tied at 40 at halftime and they scored 46 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Pioneers shot 53% from the field, 53% on three pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Zane Nelson led Denver with 32 points and three assists, while Jeremiah Burke added 15 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Denver defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 129-93, but lost to Cal State Fullerton by a score of 105-86 before that. The Pioneers have scored 84.1 points per game with 32.1 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 84.9 points against per game this season. Carson Johnson is averaging 17.5 points and 2.8 assists per game, while Jeremiah Burke is averaging 15.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Pioneers. Denver is shooting 49.5% from the field, 76.0% on free throws, and 39.6% on three pointers this season. 

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 11-1 this year after they defeated Western Kentucky by a score of 82-81 in their last game. Tulsa trailed 37-30 at halftime, but they scored 52 points in the second half in the comeback win. The Golden Hurricane shot 45% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Tylen Riley led Tulsa with 18 points and three rebounds, while Ade Popoola added 17 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Tulsa defeated New Mexico State by a score of 83-70 and Arkansas-Pine Bluff by a score of 117-84. The Golden Hurricane have scored 89.3 points per game with 39.7 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.7 points against per game this season. Tylen Riley is averaging 14.9 points and 3.7 assists per game, while Miles Barnstable is averaging 14.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Golden Hurricane. Tulsa is shooting 48.7% from the field, 78.2% on free throws, and 38.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win

• Tulsa has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Denver has lost each of its last six Monday games against non-Conference opponents.
• Denver has lost the first half in 12 of its last 16 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Denver Pioneers will win

• Denver has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-one of Tulsa’s last 22 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
• Each of Denver’s last four games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 165+ points.

Denver vs Tulsa Prediction 

Tulsa comes into this matchup with an 11-1 record to start the season and they are 5-0 at home. The Golden Hurricane are shooting 49% from the field and they have scored 82+ in five straight games. Denver is 3-5 on the road and only four of their seven wins came against D1 teams. The Pioneers are shooting 49% from the field and while they are high scoring, they are also allowing nearly 85 points against per game. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 163.5