Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Memphis Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25
Looking to win big? The Golden Hurricane and Tigers face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers are hosting the game at FedExForum in Memphis, TN. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Memphis is favored by -18.5 vs. Tulsa in a American Athletic conference matchup.
TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +18.5
This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.
WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Tigers.
- Even though we have Memphis winning straight-up, we like Tulsa at +18.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Golden Hurricane Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game/Games
Tulsa dropped to 7-13 on the season after a 59-56 road loss to Tulane on Sunday. The Golden Hurricane entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.
Tulsa led 28-26 at halftime but allowed 33 points in the 2nd half while scoring 28. The game’s total points (115) fell well short of the 142.5 O/U line.
Tulsa’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 56 points on 37.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 28% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 25 attempts. They also connected on 62.5% of their free throws, going 5 for 8 from the line.
Rowan Brumbaugh led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range and shooting 50% overall. Dwon Odom contributed 13 points on 60% shooting, while Isaiah Barnes added 12 points, knocking down 2 of 6 from deep. Tulsa finished with 14 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Even with a solid defensive effort, Tulsa couldn’t come away with the win, allowing 59 points on 39% shooting. They held their opponent to 45% from two-point range, giving up 14 baskets on 31 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Tulsa’s defense limited their opponent to 7 threes on 22 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 10 for 66%. Tulsa gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Memphis Offense Score Enough at Home?
Memphis Tigers Recent Game/Games
Memphis improved to 18-4 on the season with an 86-83 win over Rice on Sunday. The Tigers were -9.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.
Memphis led 44-39 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half, but they allowed Rice to score 44 points after the break, making it a closer game than expected.
Memphis put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 55% from the field and 52.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%, and they dished out 20 assists.
PJ Haggerty led the way with 26 points on 11/18 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Tyrese Hunter, Trae Broadnax, and PJ Carter each contributed 19 points, with Carter knocking down 5 threes at a 71.4% clip.
Memphis struggled defensively, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. The Tigers allowed 28 made field goals on 62 attempts.
Their opponent shot 48% from two-point range, hitting 18 of 37 shots. From beyond the arc, they connected on 10 of 25 attempts, good for 40%. Memphis also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 77%. The Tigers gave up 14 offensive rebounds.