North Texas Mean Green vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Picks and Prediction for Friday March 13 2026
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The North Texas Mean Green face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the American Conference Championship Quarterfinal on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET with television coverage on ESPN2. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.
North Texas Carrying Momentum from Tournament Win
North Texas enters the American Conference Championship Quarterfinal with a 19-13 overall record and a 9-9 mark in American Conference play. The Mean Green advanced after recently winning over Florida Atlantic 74-70 in the second round of the tournament. Over their last five games, North Texas has recently won over Florida Atlantic twice, Rice, and UAB while recently losing to Charlotte.
On the season, North Texas averages 70.4 points per game while allowing just 66.7 points per contest. The Mean Green shoot 43% from the field and average 34.7 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game. Defensively, North Texas contributes 4.3 blocks and 9.4 steals per game, often relying on pressure defense and disciplined half-court play to slow opposing offenses.
In the win over Florida Atlantic, Je'Shawn Stevenson led the Mean Green with 24 points while Buddy Hammer Jr. led the team with eight rebounds. North Texas also committed just five turnovers in the game, showing strong ball security in a tight tournament contest. With the Mean Green playing on a short turnaround after that victory, maintaining their defensive intensity and composure will be critical against a high-powered Tulsa offense.
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Tulsa Rested After Strong Regular Season Finish
Tulsa enters the American Conference Championship Quarterfinal with a 25-6 overall record and a 13-5 mark in conference play. The Golden Hurricane earned a bye into the quarterfinal round thanks to their strong conference record. Over their last five games, Tulsa has recently won over Temple, East Carolina, Tulane, UTSA, and Charlotte.
On the season, Tulsa averages an impressive 86.0 points per game while allowing 72.4 points per contest. The Golden Hurricane shoot 49% from the field and average 37.8 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game. Defensively, Tulsa averages 2.5 blocks and 6.4 steals per game while relying on offensive efficiency and ball movement to generate scoring opportunities.
In their most recent game, a 78-76 win over Temple, David Green led Tulsa with 22 points while also grabbing six rebounds to lead the team on the boards. Tulsa made 25 free throws and connected on nine three-pointers in that game, showing the ability to score in multiple ways. With the added rest from the tournament bye and their balanced scoring attack, the Golden Hurricane enter this matchup with confidence.
North Texas vs Tulsa Pick
North Texas vs Tulsa Spread Pick
- Pick: Tulsa Moneyline
Tulsa has been one of the most explosive offensive teams in the conference this season, averaging 86 points per game while shooting nearly 49% from the field. North Texas plays strong defense, but the Mean Green are coming off a tight game the previous day and now face a rested Tulsa squad with significant scoring depth. With the Golden Hurricane playing efficiently on offense and controlling the tempo, they have the edge to secure the win.
North Texas vs Tulsa Total Pick
- Pick: Over 146.5
I like the over in this matchup because Tulsa prefers to play at a faster pace and has consistently produced high-scoring games throughout the season. While North Texas typically relies on defense, the Mean Green have also shown the ability to score when needed, including 74 points in their tournament win over Florida Atlantic. If Tulsa pushes the tempo and North Texas is forced to match the scoring pace, this game has a strong chance to go over the total.
Final Score Prediction: Tulsa 81, North Texas 74
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