Tulsa vs North Texas Picks and Prediction – 2/20/2025

On Wednesday, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (11-15) face off against the North Texas Mean Green (18-6) at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

North Texas comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a closely contested 67-61 victory over Tulsa, Atin Wright emerged as the star player for the Mean Green, contributing significantly with 20 points. Throughout the current season, Wright has been a consistent offensive force for North Texas, leading the team with an average of 13.8 points per game. Following closely is Brenen Lorient, who ranks as the team's second-highest scorer with an average of 12.5 points per game. Besides scoring, other players have also been pivotal in different areas. Moulaye Sissoko stands out as North Texas’ leader in rebounds, pulling down an average of 6.4 rebounds each game. Meanwhile, Jasper Floyd has been the primary playmaker, topping the team's assist charts with an average of 3.8 assists per game. In their recent five contests, North Texas has been averaging 62.4 points per game. They are currently trying to extend their winning streak to three games, aiming to secure their tenth victory within the conference. When looking at their overall performance, the Mean Green has managed to average 68.5 points per game this season.

Tulsa enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped four of their last five games. In an 80-74 victory over Temple, Keaston Willis was a standout player for the Golden Hurricane, contributing 19 points to the team's success. Throughout the current season, Dwon Odom has been Tulsa's top scorer, maintaining an average of 13.7 points per game. Not far behind, Keaston Willis ranks as the team's second-highest scorer with an average of 13.2 points. On the boards, Ian Smikle has been the team's leading rebounder, collecting an average of 5.7 rebounds per game. Additionally, Dwon Odom has excelled in playmaking, leading Tulsa in assists with an average of 5.3 per game. In their recent five-game stretch, Tulsa has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 74.6 points per game. The Golden Hurricane are hoping that their recent win signals a positive shift in momentum as they aim to avoid an unfortunate ninth loss in conference play. Currently, the team averages 73 points per game across the season.

North Texas has been formidable on their home court, securing victory in twelve out of their last thirteen games. They aim to add another win to their impressive home record. However, recently, their offensive performance has hit a rough patch. Throughout the season, their offense has been inconsistent, yet they hope the favorable conditions at home will sustain their success. In contrast, Tulsa has struggled when playing away, losing six of their last eight road games. As they prepare to face North Texas, they are determined to revitalize their defense and generate some positive momentum. Final Score Prediction, North Texas Mean Green win but fail to cover, 69-60.