Temple vs Tulsa Prediction 2/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Temple vs Tulsa Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 12th, at the Liacouras Center. Let’s take a look at the Temple Owls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Pick. 

Tulsa Has Issues

Tulsa has had some major issues heading into this game, and they have lost four games in a row. Tulsa faced off against Florida Atlantic in the last game, and the offense was awful, scoring only 55 points and that led to the defeat. Tulsa shot only 31.7 percent from the field and only 14.7 percent from behind the three-point line. The only real bright spot for Tulsa was Dwon Odom, who scored 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago against Memphis, Tulsa scored 71 points, while the defense gave up 83. 

Tulsa comes into this game with a 9-15 record overall, and they have gone 9-13 against the spread. Away from home this season, Tulsa has only one win. Tulsa is averaging 72.4 points, while their defense is giving up 74 points per game. The offense is ranked 234th in the league, while the defense is ranked 251st. They are averaging 26.04 points per game which is 70th in the league. 

Temple Is Struggling

Temple is having some major issues right now, and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against South Florida, Temple scored 91 points but the defense gave up 100 points. In the last game against Memphis, Temple scored 82 points, but the defense gave up 90 points. As a team, they shot 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three-point line. That was impressive, but they allowed Memphis to shoot 56.1 percent from the field. There were five different players that put up 10 points. The defense couldn’t make any stops and that led to the defeat. 

Temple comes into this game with a 14-11 record overall and they have gone 11-12 against the spread. Temple is averaging 80.8 points while their defense is giving up 78.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 38th while the defense is ranked 330th. This is a team that can score, but defense has been an afterthought for this team. Jamal Mashburn Jr is averaging 22.1 points while shooting 43.6 percent from the field. Mashburn Jr has been a matchup nightmare for opposing teams all season. He missed the last game with an injury, though, and he’s questionable for this game. 

Why Temple Will Beat Tulsa

• Temple has won each of its last nine games at Liacouras Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Tulsa has lost each of its last 13 Wednesday night road games against the American Athletic Conference.
• The home team has won the first half in six of Temple’s last eight games.

Temple vs Tulsa Prediction

Both teams are struggling heading into this game, but someone has to come away with a victory. Mashburn Jr is questionable heading into this game, and even if he plays, I can’t imagine that he’s going to be 100 perfectly healthy. Temple’s defense is giving up 78.4 points per game, and they are going to struggle to defend in this game. Look for Tulsa to have no issue running up the score and they are going to get the job done. Back Tulsa to cover the spread here.