
Tulsa vs Wichita State Prediction 1/26/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Wichita State (11-8) vs. Tulsa (8-11)
January 26, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Tulsa +5.5; Over/Under: 145
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The Wichita State Shockers and Tulsa Golden Hurricane meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Reynolds Center. Here’s a Tulsa vs Wichita State Prediction. This article will include a Tulsa vs Wichita State Pick.
Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview
The Wichita State Shockers lost to East Carolina and Memphis, and they play North Texas, Charlotte, and South Florida next. The Wichita State Shockers are averaging 75.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Xavier Bell is averaging 14 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Corey Washington is averaging 13.4 points and 7.5 rebounds. Justin Hill is the third double-digit scorer and Quincy Ballard is dishing 0.4 assists. The Wichita State Shockers are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Wichita State Shockers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane lost to South Florida and East Carolina, and they play UAB, Tulane, and Memphis next. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 73.8 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.6 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Dwon Odom is averaging 13.5 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Keaston Willis is averaging 13.3 points and 1.1 assists. Tyshawn Archie is the third double-digit scorer and Jared Garcia is dishing 1 assist. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67.1 percent from the free throw line. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win
- Wichita State has lost six of its last seven games against the American Athletic Conference.
- Tulsa has won five of its last six games at Donald W. Reynolds Center following an overtime loss.
- Tulsa has won the first half in each of its last five home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Wichita State Shockers will win
- Wichita State has won 14 of its last 17 games against Tulsa.
- Tulsa has lost four of its last five day games against the American Athletic Conference.
- Wichita State has won the first half in each of its last eight games at Donald W. Reynolds Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Tulsa vs Wichita State Injury Report
Wichita State will continue to be without Zane Meeks and TJ Williams. Tulsa will be without Jared Garcia, while Braeden Carrington is questionable with an undisclosed issue.
Tulsa vs Wichita State Prediction
The Wichita State Shockers are the more talented team and should win, but they also shouldn’t have lost seven of their last 10 games. Wichita State lost to UMKC as a double-digit favorite and has recent losses to USF, UTSA, and East Carolina in the favorite role. Wichita State just isn’t a team you can back confidently right now. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have issues of their own, but they’re also at home, where six of their eight wins have come this season. Tulsa has also covered three of its last four games. Wichita State has to right the ship before it can be trusted in these spots, and that defense needs to improve as well. Give me Tulsa and the points at home.