In this article, we will formulate a UNLV vs Tulsa Prediction for this NIT Tournament 2nd Round matchup on Sunday, March 22nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have a 27-7 overall record and a 13-5 record in the American. They are coming off an 89-84 win against Stephen F. Austin and their previous three games were an 81-68 loss against Wichita State, a 90-84 win against North Texas and a 78-76 win against Temple.
Offensively, Tulsa averages 85.7 points per game, while allowing 73.3 points per game defensively. The Golden Hurricane shoot with 47% from the field and grab 38.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.5 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.
David Green leads Tulsa in scoring, with an average of 16.1 points per game, while shooting with 50.1% from the field and 67.8% from the free throw line. Tyler Behrend is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.1 per game. Tylen Riley leads the team in assists with 4.3 per game.
UNLV Rebels Preview
The UNLV Rebels have an 18-16 overall record and an 11-9 record in the Mountain West. They are coming off a 75-72 road win against UC Irvine and their previous three games were an 80-60 loss against Utah State, a 73-70 win against Wyoming and an 89-86 loss against San Diego State.
Offensively, UNLV averages 79.3 points per game, while allowing 78.4 points per game defensively. The Rebels shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 4.9 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn leads UNLV in scoring, with an average of 20.4 points per game, while shooting with 49.7% from the field and 84.9% from the free throw line. Howie Fleming Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game, adding a team-high 3.7 assists.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Trends: March 22, 2026
Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win
- Tulsa has won each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
- UNLV has lost each of its last four night games against the American Conference.
- Tulsa has won the first half in four of its last five night games.
Why the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will win
- Tulsa has lost five of its last six night games following an overtime win.
- UNLV has won three of its last four night games.
- Tulsa has lost the first half in each of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Sixty of Tulsa’s last 66 night games at Donald W. Reynolds Center have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
- Each of UNLV’s last four games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer 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).
- UNLV ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (26.2).
- UNLV ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.1).
UNLV vs Tulsa Prediction
In this UNLV vs Tulsa Prediction, Tulsa is coming as -4.5 home favorites. Tulsa has a better overall record and has been red-hot lately with a 7-1 record in its last 8 games but is just 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games. UNLV is 4-2 both straight up and against the spread in its last 6 games and a strong 8-5 ATS on the road, but they have been weaker both on the offensive and the defensive end, so the value here lies with the small home favorite. Take Tulsa and lay the short number.