Tulsa vs North Texas Prediction 1/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Tulsa vs North Texas prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 4th at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 13-1 (1-0) this season after they defeated Rice by a score of 97-48 in their last game. Tulsa led 40-27 at halftime and scored 57 points in the second half for the easy victory. The Golden Hurricane shot 62% from the field, 68% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Jaylen Lawal led Tulsa with 25 points and four rebounds, while David Green added 19 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Tulsa defeated Denver by a score of 90-85 and Western Kentucky by a score of 82-81. The Golden Hurricane have scored 89.9 points per game with 40.0 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.1 points against per game this season. Tylen Riley is averaging 14.7 points and 3.6 assists per game, while David Green is averaging 14.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Golden Hurricane. Tulsa is shooting 49.2% from the field, 78.1% on free throws, and 39.8% on three pointers this season. 

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green are 9-5 (0-1) this year after they lost to Memphis by a score of 57-48 in their last game. North Texas trailed 28-18 at halftime, but did win the second half 30-29 in the loss. The Mean Green shot 36% from the field, 6% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Je’Shawn Stevenson led North Texas with 20 points and six rebounds, while David Terrell Jr added eight points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, North Texas defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 109-56, but lost to Santa Clara by a score of 63-60 before that. The Mean Green have scored 69.8 points per game with 33.2 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.1 points against per game this season. Je’Shawn Stevenson is averaging 16.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while David Terrell Jr is averaging 11.6 points and 4.9 assists per game for the Mean Green. North Texas is shooting 44.4% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 31.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the North Texas Mean Green will win

• North Texas has won each of its last 13 games at The Super Pit against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win

• Tulsa has won each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• North Texas has lost each of its last three day games against the American Conference.
• North Texas has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the American Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of North Texas’ last 10 games against the American Conference Conference have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
• Each of Tulsa’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.

Tulsa vs North Texas Prediction 

Tulsa comes into this contest with a 13-1 record to start the season and they have scored at least 82 points in five straight games. The Golden Hurricane are shooting 49% from the field and they allowed just 48 points to Rice in their last game. North Texas has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have scored 60 points or fewer in four of their last five. The Mean Green are shooting 44% from the field and they are only averaging 33.2 rebounds per game. Take Tulsa to cover on the road.

David Racey's Pick: Tulsa -4.5