Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Florida Atlantic Owls Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

By: Liam Keating Published 02/04/2026, 07:45 AM ET
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It’s another big clash in the American Athletic Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Read our Tulsa vs Florida Atlantic prediction along with our NCAAB picks for the night. Tulsa is 19-3 overall this season and they are tied for first place in the conference with a 7-2 mark. The Golden Hurricanes have won six straight games coming into this game. On the other hand, Florida Atlantic are suffering under a three-game losing streak. The Owls have a 14-9 record, but they are 9-2 when playing at home. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 7 P.M. EST.

Tulsa’s high powered offense leading AAC

Tulsa is 19-3 overall this season. The Golden Hurricanes are 7-2 in American Athletic Conference play, which is tied with Charlotte for the best record in the league. Tulsa is 5-2 when playing at home this season. They have won six straight games coming into this matchup.

In their latest game, Tulsa defeated Wichita State 93-83 at home on Sunday, Feb. 1. Tulsa never trailed in the second half as a 9-0 run highlighted this period helping them seal a big win. The Golden Hurricanes shot 60% from the field and 40% from behind the arc in the victory. Tylen Riley led the team with 30 points on 9-for-11 shooting.

David Green leads the team with 16.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. Riley is passing for a team-high 3.9 assists per game, too.

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According to KenPom, Tulsa ranks 55th in the nation. The Golden Hurricanes have the 20th best offense, while they rank 177th on the defensive side of the ball.

Tulsa is the 23rd ranked scoring offense in the nation averaging 88 points per game. They are shooting 49.5% from the field, placing them 23rd. The Golden Hurricanes also rank eighth-best, making 39.6% from behind the 3-point line.

On defense, Tulsa is allowing 72.5 points per game, which ranks 118th. They are the 105th ranked defense allowing 42.6% from the field. The Golden Hurricanes are allowing 33.8% from behind the 3-point line, placing them 189th.

Tulsa is 13-7 against the spread this season.  They are 6-3 against the spread when playing conference opponents. The Golden Hurricanes are 3-4 against the spread when playing on the road. They are 9-7 against the spread when they have played as a favorite. The over is 15-5 when Tulsa has played this season. The over is 7-2 when playing AAC opponents. The over is 7-0 when Tulsa has played this season on the road.

Florida Atlantic suffering under 3-game losing skid

Florida Atlantic is 14-9 overall this season. The Owls are in fifth place in the American Athletic Conference as they are 1.5 games back of Tulsa and Charlotte for the top spot in the league. The Owls are 9-2 when playing at home this year. After winning five straight games, Florida Atlantic has struggled with three straight defeats.

In their last game, Florida Atlantic lost 76-75 to a poor East Carolina team at home on Sunday, Feb. 1. The Pirates nailed free-throws in the closing seconds to win the game. Florida Atlantic blew a 12 point lead as they shot 51% from the field and 39% from behind the arc in the loss. Florida Atlantic was led in scoring by Isaiah Elohim with 20 points on 7-for-14 shooting.

Devin Vanterpool leads the team with 16.0 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Kanaan Carlyle is dishing out 3.2 assists per game this year.

Florida Atlantic is the 110th ranked team in the nation according to KenPom. They rank 114th in offense and 117th in defense this year.

Florida Atlantic is averaging 81.7 points per game, which ranks 105th. They are shooting 46.7% from the field, which ranks 107th in the nation. The Owls are the 180th ranked 3-point shooting team, making 34.1% from behind the arc.

On defense, Florida Atlantic is allowing 74.7 points per game, which ranks 173rd. They are the 136th ranked defensive team, giving up 43% from the field. The Owls rank 256th in 3-point defense, allowing 34.7% from behind the arc.

Florida Atlantic is 12-9 against the spread this season. The Owls are 6-3 against the spread when playing at home this season. They are 5-5 against the spread when playing against AAC opponents. They are 2-5 against the spread as an underdog this year. The over is 11-10 when the Owls have played this season. The total is 5-5 during conference play. The under is 5-4 when playing at home.

Tulsa Golden Hurricanes vs Florida Atlantic Owls Picks

Tulsa vs Florida Atlantic Spread Pick

  • Take Tulsa to cover (5 units) 

Tulsa and Florida Atlantic are two teams moving in different directions at the moment. The Golden Hurricanes have won six straight games and they are tied for first place in the league. Tulsa’s offense is not just one of the best in the conference, but they have one of the best in the nation. The team’s offense travels and Florida Atlantic will struggle to defend it. The Owls rank 173rd in scoring defense and they are not playing well at the moment. Florida Atlantic has lost three straight games including a home loss to East Carolina, who is near the conference basement, in their last game. The Owls are 5-5 against the spread when facing conference teams this year. Tulsa is 6-3 against the spread in league play, too.

Take Tulsa to cover.

Tulsa vs Florida Over/Under Pick

  • Take the over (5 units) 

Tulsa’s pace is a problem for their entire season.The Golden Hurricanes are averaging 88 points per game, which ranks 23rd best in the nation. They do rank 126th in pace, while they also have the 20th ranked offensive rating team in the nation. The Owls are the 180th ranked 3-point defensive team, which will allow Tulsa to go off offensively. Florida Atlantic’s pace of play is also fast as they rank 45th in tempo this year. Expect an uptempo game with a ton of points. The over is 11-10 when Florida Atlantic has played this season. The over is 7-2 when Tulsa has played AAC opponents. The over is 7-0 when Tulsa has played this season on the road.

Take the over on Wednesday.

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