Tulsa vs Stephen F. Austin Prediction 3/17/26 College Basketball Picks Today

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and Tulsa Golden Hurricane meet Tuesday in the college basketball NIT at the Reynolds Center. Here’s a Tulsa vs. Stephen F. Austin prediction. This article will include a Tulsa vs Stephen F. Austin pick.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Preview

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks beat Corpus Christi and lost to McNeese. Stephen F. Austin has won 10 of its last 12 games.

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are averaging 80 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 68.1 points on 42 percent shooting. Keon Thompson is averaging 18.2 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Lateef Patrick is averaging 15.3 points and 1.6 assists. Kam Burton is dishing 0.3 assists and Narit Chotikavanic is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67.9 percent from the free throw line. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are allowing 29.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane beat North Texas and lost to Wichita State. Tulsa has won 6 of its last 7 games.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 86.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 42.7 percent shooting. David Green is averaging 16.1 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Tylen Riley is averaging 15.1 points and 4.3 assists. Miles Barnstable is the third double-digit scorer and Ade Popoola is dishing 1.4 assists. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win

• Tulsa has won each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
• Stephen F. Austin has lost three of its last four away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Tulsa has won the first half in each of its last seven Tuesday games against non-conference opponents.

Why the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will win

• Stephen F. Austin has won each of its last seven road games.
• Stephen F. Austin has won the first half in each of its last six road games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Stephen F. Austin’s last 13 night games has produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Each of Tulsa’s last five night games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 159+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Tulsa ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (125.7).
• Tulsa ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.26).
• Stephen F. Austin ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.1%).
• Stephen F. Austin ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.6%).

Tulsa vs Stephen F. Austin Prediction

Tulsa is the more talented team and was great at home this season. It should be favored. However, Tulsa was also expected to be one of the better teams in the AAC and probably had its eyes on the big dance this season. This game probably means more to a team like Stephen F. Austin, a program that doesn’t get enough spotlight. Also, SFA won 12 games on the road this season and has a defense that travels. Stephen F. Austin was also 22-9 ATS on the season. Bottom line is if Tulsa isn’t motivated and doesn’t bring energy, Stephen F. Austin will win this game outright. I want the points with Stephen F. Austin.