Memphis vs Tulsa Prediction 1/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Memphis vs Tulsa Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 21st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview

Tulsa Golden Hurricane have a 15-3 record this season and are tied in the 4th place of the American. They have a 3-2 conference record and are coming off a 99-77 away win against UAB. Their previous three games were an 86-74 away win against Charlotte, a 93-78 home win against South Florida and a 72-67 away loss against North Texas.

Offensively, Tulsa averages 88.3 points per game, while allowing 72.1 points per game defensively. The Golden Hurricane shoot with 49% from the field and grab 38.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.1 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 6.4 steals per game defensively.

David Green leads Tulsa in scoring, with an average of 16.7 points per game, while shooting with 53.0% from the field and 68.8% from the free throw line. Green also leads the team in rebounds with 5.1 per game. Tylen Riley leads the team in assists with 3.8 per game.

Memphis Tigers Preview

Memphis Tigers have a 9-8 record this season and are tied in the 2nd place of the American. They have a 4-1 conference record and are coming off a 95-69 home win against UTSA. Their previous three games were a 55-53 home win against Temple, an 89-78 away loss against FAU and a 76-70 away win against Rice.

Offensively, Memphis averages 74.5 points per game, while allowing 72.7 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 43% from the field and grab 37.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.5 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 9.6 steals per game defensively.

Dug McDaniel leads Memphis in scoring, with an average of 14 points per game, while shooting with 39.4% from the field and 87.8% from the free throw line. McDaniel also leads the team in rebounds with 4 per game and adds a team-high 5 assists.

Memphis Tigers @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Trends: January 21, 2026

Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win

• Tulsa has won eight of its last nine night games.
• Memphis has lost three of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Memphis’ last seven games.

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won each of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
• Tulsa has lost four of its last five home night games against Conference opponents.
• Memphis has won the first half in each of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Tulsa’s last seven night games have produced a total of 159+ points.
• Six of Memphis’ last seven road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

Memphis vs Tulsa Prediction

In this Memphis vs Tulsa Prediction, Tulsa is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Tulsa has been the better team this season with just three defeats in 18 games played and have been almost perfect at home. Memphis has been terrible on the road but is just 1-4 against the spread in its last 5 games and Tulsa is 3-4 against the spread in its last 7 games, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 12-2 to the over in their last 14 games combined, with Tulsa having the 34th-best offense in the entire country. Take the over 153.5 in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 153.5