Tulsa vs Western Kentucky Prediction 12/19/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Tulsa vs Western Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 19th at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 10-1 this season after they defeated New Mexico State by a score of 83-70 in their last game. Tulsa led 49-27 at halftime, but was outscored 43-34 in the second half in the win. The Golden Hurricane shot 48% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Tylen Riley led Tulsa with 29 points and five assists, while Miles Barnstable added 14 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Tulsa defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff by a score of 117-84 and Missouri State by a score of 98-74. The Golden Hurricane have scored 90.0 points per game with 40.3 rebounds and 17.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.7 points against per game this season. Tylen Riley is averaging 14.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, while Miles Barnstable is averaging 14.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Golden Hurricane. Tulsa is shooting 48.9% from the field, 78.9% on free throws, and 39.5% on three pointers this season. 

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 7-3 this year after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 102-59 in their last game. Western Kentucky led 54-28 at halftime and added 48 points in the second half in the win. The Hilltoppers shot 50% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Ryan Myers led WKU with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Armelo Boone added 18 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Western Kentucky lost to Marshall by a score of 77-61, but did beat Evansville by a score of 80-79 before that. The Hilltoppers have scored 84.8 points per game with 42.3 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.3 points against per game this season. Teagan Moore is averaging 17.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Armelo Boone is averaging 11.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Hilltoppers. Western Kentucky is shooting 43.5% from the field, 74.0% on free throws, and 33.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will win

• Western Kentucky has won 15 of its last 16 games against non-Conference opponents at E. A. Diddle Arena.

Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win

• Tulsa has won each of its last seven games.
• Western Kentucky has lost three of its last four games against the American Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Western Kentucky’s last nine Friday night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Eight of Tulsa’s last nine night games against the Conference USA have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Tulsa vs Western Kentucky Prediction 

Tulsa comes into this matchup with just one loss on the season, but they will be on the road here. The Golden Hurricane have scored at least 83 points in four straight games and they are shooting 49% from the field. Western Kentucky is 5-0 at home this year and they are shooting 43% from the field. The Hilltoppers have been a pretty solid team this year with wins over Evansville and Wichita State, while losing to USF in overtime. Take WKU at home here.

David Racey's Pick: Western Kentucky +2.5