Tulane vs UAB Prediction 2/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Tulane Green Wave and the UAB Blazers will meet on Sunday afternoon in an American Athletic Conference matchup at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.

Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview

The Tulane Green Wave enter Sunday’s contest with a 14–10 record, including a 5–6 mark in conference play and a 4-2 record on the road. Tulane has amassed wins over FAU, North Texas, Fordham, and Loyola Marymount, while dropping games to Memphis, UAB, and Princeton. These two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? In the Tulane Green Wave’s 69–66 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls earlier this season, Tulane guard Rowan Brumbaugh tallied 20 points on 6 of 14 shooting from the field (including two made three‑point shots), 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals illustrating his ability to lead the Green Wave backcourt.

The Tulane Green Wave are averaging 73 points on 43.1 percent shooting from the field and 32 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Green Wave are allowing opponents 74.5 points per contest.

Sophomore guard Rowan Brumbaugh leads the Tulane Green Wave, averaging 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Junior guard Asher Woods averages 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest, Sophomore forward Tyler Ringgold averages 10 points, 4.4 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1 steal per game anchoring the Tulane Green Wave frontcourt.

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers enter Sunday afternoon’s matchup with a 16–9 overall record, including a 7–5 mark in conference play and a 7-7 record at home. The Blazers have amassed recent wins over East Carolina, Tulane, UNC Asheville and Cleveland State, while losing games to Tulsa, Florida Atlantic and the Wichita State Shockers. More recently, in the UAB Blazers 109-106 double overtime victory over the South Florida Bulls last month, UAB guard Chance Westry tallied 24 points (8 of 12 shooting from the field), 2 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal showcasing his ability to play at a high level.  

It should also be noted that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? Four weeks ago, the UAB Blazers defeated the Tulane Green Wave 82-69.

The UAB Blazers are averaging 79.5 points (83rd in country) on 43.8 percent shooting from the field and 28.8 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Blazers are allowing opponents 75.4 points per contest.

Sophomore guard Chance Westry leads the UAB Blazers averaging 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Junior guard Jacob Meyer is averaging 14.2 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist per contest. Senior forward Daniel Rivera averages 11.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.  

Why the Tulane Green Wave Will Win

 • Quality guard play. Sophomore guard Rowan Brumbaugh leads the Tulane Green Wave backcourt averaging 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game.

• Ability to win on the road. The Tulane Green Wave have compiled a 4-2 record on the road this season.

Why the UAB Blazers Will Win

• Guard play. Chance Westry provides scoring and playmaking at the guard position. Westry is averaging 14.9 points per game.

• Momentum. The UAB Blazers arrive at tomorrow’s contest on the heels of a two-game winning streak.

• Confidence. The UAB Blazers defeated the Tulane Green Wave 82-69 last month.

Tulane Green Wave vs. UAB Blazers Prediction

This matchup features Tulane’s disciplined guard play and defensive stability against a UAB team that returns home with momentum (two-game winning streak) and brings the most explosive offense in the AAC. Additionally, the Blazers have defeated the Green Wave earlier this season. In my view, UAB’s home court strength and elite scoring make the Blazers the more reliable side in this matchup. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the UAB Blazers to win this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: UAB Blazers TBA