North Texas vs Tulane Prediction 1/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a North Texas vs Tulane prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 18th at the Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green are 10-7 (1-3) this season after they lost to Wichita State by a score of 78-67 in their last game. North Texas trailed 37-27 at halftime, but they did score 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Mean Green shot 38% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. David Terrell Jr led North Texas with 21 points and five assists, while Cole Franklin added 12 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, North Texas lost to South Florida by a score of 74-70, but did beat Tulsa by a score of 72-67 before that. The Mean Green have scored 69.8 points per game with 32.8 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.9 points against per game this season. Je’Shawn Stevenson is averaging 16.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while David Terrell Jr is averaging 12.3 points and 4.9 assists per game for the Mean Green. North Texas is shooting 44.1% from the field, 68.5% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this season. 

Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview

The Tulane Green Wave are 12-5 (3-1) this year after they lost to UAB by a score of 82-69 in their last game. Tulane trailed 38-29 at halftime and they allowed 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Green Wave shot 40% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Rowan Brumbaugh led Tulane with 16 points and six assists, while Asher Woods added 16 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Tulane defeated UTSA by a score of 85-52 and FAU by a score of 69-66. The Green Wave have scored 73.9 points per game with 31.6 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.4 points against per game this season. Rowan Brumbaugh is averaging 18.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Asher Woods is averaging 12.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Green Wave. Tulane is shooting 43.3% from the field, 76.6% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Tulane Green Wave will win

• Tulane has won each of its last six day games against the American Conference at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse.
• North Texas has lost five of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the North Texas Mean Green will win

• North Texas has won each of its last three games following a road loss.
• The road team has won the first half in each of Tulane’s last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Tulane’s last 14 games against the American Conference have produced a total of 135+ points.
• Ten of North Texas’ last 11 road games against the American Conference have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.

North Texas vs Tulane Prediction 

North Texas comes into this contest with a 1-3 record in conference play and they have allowed at least 74 points in back to back games, which is rare for them. The Mean Green are shooting 44% from the field, but they don’t rebound the ball very well and the defense hasn’t been elite. Tulane had their winning streak snapped against UAB in their last game and they are shooting 43% from the field. The Green Wave have scored at least 79 points in two of their last four games, while playing some solid defense in their last five. Take Tulane to win at home.

David Racey's Pick: Tulane ML