Tulane vs UC San Diego Prediction 12/13/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Tulane vs UC San Diego Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 13th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UC San Diego Tritons Preview

UC San Diego Tritons have an 8-1 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the Big West. They have a 2-1 away record and are coming off a 80-74 away win against Long Beach State. Their previous three games were a 70-76 away loss against Nevada, an 87-73 home win against Towson and an 87-77 home win against Bradley.

Offensively, UC San Diego average 83.4 points per game, while allowing 72.1 points per game defensively. The Tritons shoot with 51% from the field and grab 35.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.8 assists per game. They average 2 blocks per game and 7.3 steals per game defensively. L. Beath leads UC San Diego in scoring, with an average of 18.9 points per game, while shooting with 57.8% from the field and 70.3% from the free throw line.

Tulane Green Wave Preview

Tulane Green Wave have a 7-3 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the American. They have a 1-2 away record and are coming off an 84-72 home win against Tougaloo. Their previous three games were a 71-88 home loss against Akron, a 65-63 home win against Grambling and an 82-72 home win against Nicholls.

Offensively, Tulane average 76.3 points per game, while allowing 77.1 points per game defensively. The Green Wave shoot with 45% from the field and grab 30.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.2 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 8.6 steals per game defensively. R. Brumbaugh leads Tulane in scoring, with an average of 19.1 points per game, while shooting with 43.4% from the field and 83.5% from the free throw line.

Tulane Green Wave @ UC San Diego Tritons Betting Trends: December 13, 2025

Why the UC San Diego Tritons will win

• UC San Diego has won 23 of its last 24 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Tulane has lost 12 of its last 13 Saturday games played at neutral venues.
• Tulane has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Tulane Green Wave will win

• Tulane has won five of its last six night games.
• UC San Diego has lost the first half in each of its last three night games played at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Six of UC San Diego’s last seven night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
• Five of Tulane’s last six games have produced a total of 154+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UC San Diego ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.9%).
• UC San Diego ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (59.9%).
• Tulane ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (39.5%).
• Tulane ranks T356th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (30.1).

Tulane vs UC San Diego Prediction

In this Tulane vs UC San Diego Prediction, UC San Diego is coming as –6.5 home favorites. Both teams have been very good this season, but UC San Diego has been almost perfect, with just one loss in their nine games played. Tulane is 4-1 in its last 5 games but have been struggling against the spread lately, with a 2-6 record in their last 8 games. On the flip side, UC San Diego has been almost perfect against the spread this season and are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games. They are also better both offensively and defensively, having a dominant +11.3 point differential, so I expect them to take care of business at home in this matchup. Take UC San Diego and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: UC San Diego -6.5