| MATCHUP | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | UAB Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-3 | 12-6 |
| Spread | +1.5 -102 | -1.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +114 | -135 |
| Total | Over 157.5 (-112) | Under 157.5 (-108) |
| Where | Bartow Arena, Birmingham, AL | |
| When | Sunday, January 18, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the UAB Blazers meet Sunday in college basketball action from Bartow Arena in Birmingham. Here’s a Tulsa vs UAB prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Tulsa vs UAB pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview
Tulsa opened up the season on an excellent run. The Golden Hurricane recorded just one loss over their first 14 outings, falling 84-83 in a tight road defeat versus Kansas State back on November 17. Since then it’s been a pair of losses to North Texas and South Florida, then another victory versus Charlotte this past week. In 17 games so far that gives Tulsa a 14-3 overall record in the books.
In the Charlotte road matchup back on Wednesday, the Golden Hurricane entered the second half sporting a 44-37 advantage. Tulsa didn’t let up from there, notching a 42-37 run the rest of the way in an 86-74 victory away from home. Tops in scoring was David Green with 21 points and three assists with a pair of rebounds. Tylen Riley added 19 points with five rebounds and four assists.
UAB Blazers Betting Preview
Over on the Blazers’ side, they managed a 7-4 run over their first 11 games. The losses in that time were versus NC State, Alabama State, Middle Tennessee and Troy. UAB is 5-2 in the last seven outings, taking wins over Cleveland State, UNC Asheville, South Florida, East Carolina and Tulane in that time. So far in 18 games this year the Blazers are sitting at 12-6 overall.
Matched up against Tulane on Wednesday the Blazers held a nine-point edge 38-29 by halftime. UAB closed out the game on a 44-40 run and took the eventual win 82-69 in the end. KyeRon Lindsay was the top team performer with a double-double on 19 points, 12 rebounds and two assists. Daniel Rivera added 17 points with seven rebounds in the win as well.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ UAB Blazers Betting Trends: January 18, 2026
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- UAB has won nine of its last 11 day games against Conference opponents at Bartow Arena.
- Tulsa has lost seven of its last eight Sunday road games against the American Conference.
Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win
- Tulsa has won 11 of its last 13 games.
- UAB has lost three of its last four games against the American Conference at Bartow Arena.
Tulsa vs UAB Prediction
I’ll try UAB in this one, but you could certainly make a case either way. The Blazers didn’t have too much trouble in a road matchup versus a pretty good Tulane team back on Wednesday, shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 94.4 percent (17-of-18) from the line. UAB added a 43-26 rebounding edge, a 44-32 advantage in the paint and just nine turnovers as well. That gives the Blazers a 3-1 record over the last four games. They’ve scored 71 or more points in all four of those outings and 82 or more in all three wins.
As for Tulsa, they shot a nice 50.9 percent from the field in their win over Charlotte with 47.6 percent (10-of-21) from outside and 81.8 percent (18-of-22) from the line. The Golden Hurricane had a 31-21 rebounding advantage and just nine turnovers as well. Tulsa is just 1-2 over their last three games though, and they’ve given up 72 or more points in all three of those. We should have a pretty good matchup here if both teams play to their capabilities.