Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Picks and Predictions for Tuesday March 17 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/17/2026, 12:40 AM ET
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The Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks travel to face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK, with tip-off set for 9:00 PM on ESPNU. At the time of this writing the moneyline was not listed, the total is set at 154.5, and Tulsa is favored by 7.5 points at home. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert predictions and betting insights.

Lumberjacks Bringing Strong Record into Tough Road Spot

Stephen F Austin enters this matchup with an impressive 28-5 overall record and has been playing well overall, recently winning over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, UIW, and Houston Christian while recently losing to McNeese and New Orleans. Despite the recent losses, this is a team that has been dominant for much of the season.

The Lumberjacks are averaging 76.4 points per game while allowing around 67.0, shooting 45% from the field. They collect 37.3 rebounds per game and average 13.7 assists, while also contributing 3.7 blocks and 6.9 steals per contest.

What stands out most for Stephen F Austin is their defensive consistency. Holding opponents to around 67 points per game shows their ability to control tempo and limit scoring opportunities, which will be key in this matchup.

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Golden Hurricane Riding Offensive Momentum

Tulsa comes into this game with a 26-7 overall record and has been strong recently, recently winning over North Texas, Temple, ECU, and Tulane while recently losing to Wichita State. This stretch shows a team that has been able to consistently produce on the offensive end.

The Golden Hurricane are averaging 85.6 points per game while allowing around 73.0, shooting 48% from the field. They grab 38.0 rebounds per game and average 15.6 assists, while also contributing 2.5 blocks and 6.3 steals per contest.

Tulsaโ€™s biggest strength is their offensive efficiency and pace. They can push games into high-scoring territory and consistently generate quality scoring opportunities, especially on their home floor.

Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Pick

Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Spread Pick

  • Tulsa Golden Hurricane -7.5

Tulsaโ€™s offensive firepower and ability to dictate pace at home give them a clear edge in this matchup. While Stephen F Austin has been strong defensively, Tulsaโ€™s scoring ability should be enough to break through and create separation. Laying the points with Tulsa is the preferred play.

Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Total Pick

  • Over 154.5

I like the over in this matchup because Tulsa plays at a fast pace and scores at a high level. Even though Stephen F Austin has a strong defense, Tulsaโ€™s offensive efficiency combined with the Lumberjacksโ€™ ability to contribute offensively should push this game over the total.

Final Score Prediction: Tulsa Golden Hurricane 84, Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks 75

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