Wichita State vs Tulsa Prediction 3/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Wichita State vs Tulsa prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 24th at the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NIT Quarterfinal matchup.

Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview

The Wichita State Shockers are 24-11 (13-5) this season after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 96-70 in their last game. Wichita State led 44-37 at halftime and they added 52 points in the second half to secure the win. The Shockers shot 49% from the field, 54% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Kenyon Giles led Wichita State with 28 points and two rebounds, while Karon Boyd added 13 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Wichita State defeated Wyoming by a score of 74-70, but lost to South Florida by a score of 70-55 before that. The Shockers have scored 78.1 points per game with 41.5 rebounds and 11.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.4 points against per game this season. Kenyon Giles is averaging 19.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, while Karon Boyd is averaging 10.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Shockers. Wichita State is shooting 44.2% from the field, 69.0% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season. 

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 28-7 (13-5) this year after they defeated UNLV by a score of 77-66 in their last game. Tulsa led 36-24 at halftime, but they were outscored 42-41 in the second half in the win. The Golden Hurricane shot 47% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 59% on free throws in the game. Miles Barnstable led Tulsa with 16 points and four rebounds, while Ade Popoola added 16 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Tulsa defeated SFA by a score of 89-84, but lost to Wichita State by a score of 81-68 before that. The Golden Hurricane have scored 85.4 points per game with 38.7 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.1 points against per game this season. David Green is averaging 16.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Miles Barnstable is averaging 14.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Golden Hurricane. Tulsa is shooting 47.7% from the field, 78.1% on free throws, and 38.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win

• Tulsa has won nine of its last 10 night games at Donald W. Reynolds Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wichita State has lost each of its last three games at Donald W. Reynolds Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Wichita State Shockers will win

• Wichita State has won each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Tulsa has lost nine of its last 10 Tuesday games against the American Conference.
• Tulsa has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Sixteen of Wichita State’s last 20 night games against the American Conference have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Four of Tulsa’s last five games against Conference opponents at Donald W. Reynolds Center have produced a total of 153+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Tulsa ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (62.2%).
• Tulsa ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (86.0).
• Wichita State ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.2).
• Wichita State ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (54.7%).

Wichita State vs Tulsa Prediction 

Tulsa comes into this matchup after a nice win over UNLV in their last game and they are at home, but they have lost to Wichita State two times already this year, while beating them once. The Golden Hurricane won at home by a score of 93-83, but they lost on the road 81-77 and in the American Tournament 81-68. Wichita State is only shooting 44% from the field this year, but they have scored 81+ points in three of their last five games. We have seen three higher scoring games between these teams already and I don’t think this will be any different. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 152.5