Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Tulane Green Wave Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Tulsa heads to New Orleans at 7:30 PM ET to face Tulane in a key American Athletic Conference matchup at Devlin Fieldhouse. The Golden Hurricane sit at 22-6 overall and 10-5 in conference play, while the Green Wave enter at 17-10 and 8-6 in the AAC. ESPN Analytics gives Tulsa a 70.1 percent win probability, reflecting the gap in overall performance. For bettors tracking free college basketball picks, this game offers a clear contrast in offensive profiles. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.
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Tulsa comes in averaging 85.9 points per game while allowing 73.1. The Golden Hurricane shoot 48 percent from the field and grab 38.0 rebounds per contest, both strong marks in conference play. David Green leads the way with 16.4 points per game on 50.5 percent shooting, and Tyler Behrend adds 4.6 rebounds per night. Tulsa has won two straight, including a 100-74 blowout of UTSA, and is 7-3 over the last 10 games while scoring 81.6 points per outing in that stretch.
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Tulane averages 73.1 points and gives up 73.5 per game, showing a much tighter scoring margin. Rowan Brumbaugh carries the offense with 18.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, and Asher Woods is coming off a 24-point effort in the win over Rice. The Green Wave have won four of the last five, including road victories at North Texas and UAB. Tulane shoots 43 percent from the field and averages 31.3 rebounds, numbers that could be tested against Tulsa’s size and pace.
Tulsa vs Tulane Prediction
Tulsa’s edge is clear on the offensive end. The Golden Hurricane score nearly 13 more points per game and shoot five percentage points better from the field than Tulane. Tulsa also averages 15.4 assists compared to 13.0 for Tulane, pointing to more efficient ball movement. Tulane blocks 4.9 shots per game, which can disrupt rhythm, but Tulsa’s ability to stretch the floor and control the glass should travel.
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Tulsa’s scoring and rebounding advantage stand out in this matchup. Tulane’s recent momentum at home keeps this competitive early, but over 40 minutes, the Golden Hurricane’s shooting and second looks should create separation. The projected final score is Tulsa 82, Tulane 74.
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