Wichita State vs Tulsa Prediction 1/26/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Wichita State vs Tulsa prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 26th at the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview

The Wichita State Shockers are 11-8 (1-5) this year after they lost to Memphis by a score of 61-53 in their last game. Wichita State led 27-23 at halftime, but they were outscored 38-26 in the second half in the loss. The Shockers shot 40.4% from the field, 18.8% on three-pointers, and 61.5% on free throws in the game. Harlond Beverly led Wichita State with 18 points and three assists, while Corey Washington added 11 points and four rebounds in the game.

Prior to that loss, the Shockers lost to East Carolina by a score of 75-72 but did beat Charlotte by a score of 68-59 before that. Wichita State has lost five of their last six games and they are near the bottom of the American standings. Wichita State has scored 75.9 points per game and they have allowed 74.6 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this season. Xavier Bell is averaging 14.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Corey Washington is averaging 13.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game this year. Wichita State is shooting 45.6% from the field, 72.1% on free throws, and 30.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 8-11 (2-4) this season after they lost to East Carolina in overtime by a score of 85-76 in their last game. Tulsa led 40-33 at halftime, but they only scored 29 points in the second half before losing in overtime. The Golden Hurricane shot 42.9% from the field, 29.2% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Dwon Odom led Tulsa with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Jared Garcia added 15 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Golden Hurricane lost to South Florida by a score of 63-56 but did beat Charlotte by a score of 69-63 before that. Tulsa has lost four of their last six games and they are currently one game ahead of Wichita State in the American standings. Tulsa has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 73.6 points per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Dwon Odom is averaging 13.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, while Keaston Willis is averaging 13.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Tulsa is shooting 42.3% from the field, 67.1% on free throws, and 31.7% on three-pointers this season. Tulsa will meet UAB, Tulane, Memphis, and FAU after this game.

Why Wichita State will beat Tulsa

• Tulsa has lost four of its last five games after coming off overtime.
• Wichita State has won three of its last four games at Donald W. Reynolds Center.

Wichita State vs Tulsa Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup towards the bottom of the American standings, but Tulsa will have the home-court advantage. The Golden Hurricane have lost two games in a row and they are shooting just 42.3% from the field. Wichita State only has one conference win on the season, but they are shooting 45.6% from the field and scoring nearly 76 points per game. Both teams have some pretty poor defensive numbers on the season, but Wichita State has only allowed 61, 75, and 59 points in their last three games. I don’t love either side in this matchup, but I will side with Wichita State on the road here.