Wichita State Shockers vs Tulane Green Wave Picks and Prediction for Sunday, February 8, 2026
Use Code WWWC Wichita State Shockers (14-9, 6-4 American) face the Tulane Green Wave (13-9, 4-5 American) on Sunday at 2:00 PM ET. The game is scheduled at Devlin Fieldhouse and will be available on ESPN+. Wichita State enters after a 74-64 win against Charlotte, while Tulane is coming off a 78-76 road win against Memphis. Both teams sit above .500 overall and remain in the middle of the American standings with recent results trending in opposite directions. Elevate your game with our expert NCAAB picks for Wichita State Shockers vs Tulane Green Wave Picks prediction and win big!
Wichita State Shockers Lean on Defense and Rebounding Control
The Wichita State Shockers enter this matchup with a 14-9 overall record and a 6-4 mark in American play. Wichita State has won four of the last five games, including a controlled 74-64 win against Charlotte in the most recent outing. In that game, Wichita State held Charlotte to 64 points while scoring enough to stay in control throughout the second half. The Shockers also picked up wins against Memphis, East Carolina, and South Florida during this stretch, with the lone loss coming in a 93-83 setback at Tulsa.
Wichita State averages 77.9 points per game while allowing 70.3 points. The Shockers shoot 45 percent from the field and hold a significant edge on the glass, averaging 40.4 rebounds per game. Will Berg anchors the rebounding effort with 8.1 boards per game, while Kenyon Giles leads the scoring at 18.3 points per contest on 42.9 percent shooting and 84.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Shockers also limit opponents inside, averaging 4.0 blocks per game and keeping steals at a manageable 5.9.
Offensively, Wichita State relies on consistent scoring balance rather than pace. Assist numbers sit at 11.8 per game, which reflects a more direct scoring approach rather than heavy ball movement. Defensively, Wichita State allows just 70.3 points per game, and recent results show that number holding steady. Charlotte was held under 65 points, Memphis was kept to 59, and East Carolina finished with 60. When Wichita State controls rebounding and limits second chances, the Shockers usually dictate the flow.
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Injuries: Pierre Couisnard, Joy Ighovodja, Tyrus Rathan-Mayes, and Jaret Valencia are out
Tulane Green Wave Search for Consistent Scoring Support Behind Brumbaugh
The Tulane Green Wave enter Sunday with a 13-9 overall record and a 4-5 conference mark. Tulane snapped a four-game losing streak with a 78-76 win at Memphis in the most recent game. Rowan Brumbaugh led that effort with 27 points, carrying the offense late and helping Tulane close out a tight finish. Prior to that win, Tulane dropped games against South Florida, Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, and North Texas, with scoring output slipping in three of those losses.
Tulane averages 73.8 points per game while allowing 74.7 points. The Green Wave shoot 43 percent from the field and rely heavily on perimeter scoring, averaging 7.9 made three-pointers per game. Curtis Williams contributes 13.0 points per game while hitting 2.1 three-pointers per contest at a 35.7 percent clip. Brumbaugh leads Tulane at 19.5 points per game and adds 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists, logging heavy minutes and carrying a high usage role.
Rebounding remains a concern for Tulane. The Green Wave average just 30.5 rebounds per game, which ranks well below Wichita State. That gap showed up during the recent losing streak, where second-chance points became an issue. Tulane does generate activity on defense with 8.2 steals per game and 4.7 blocks, but those numbers have not consistently translated into stops. Tulane has allowed at least 73 points in four of the last five games.
At home, Tulane is 8-5, but results have varied based on shooting consistency. When perimeter shots fall, Tulane can keep pace. When those looks dry up, scoring drops quickly and pressure mounts on the defense.
Injuries: Tulane does not report any injuries.
Wichita State Shockers vs Tulane Green Wave Picks Pick
Spread Pick for Wichita State Shockers vs Tulane Green Wave Picks
- Wichita State Shocker (4 units)
Wichita State holds the edge in this matchup due to rebounding and defensive strength. The Shockers average nearly 10 more rebounds per game than Tulane and allow over four fewer points per contest. Recent results reinforce that gap, with Wichita State holding four of the last five opponents under 65 points. Tulane needed a high-output game from Brumbaugh to escape Memphis and has struggled to string together stops during conference play. If Wichita State maintains rebounding pressure and keeps Tulane off the free-throw line, the Shockers are positioned to control tempo and secure a road win.
Over/Under Pick for Wichita State Shockers vs Tulane Green Wave Picks
- Under (4 units)
The under aligns with Wichita State’s defensive profile and recent scoring trends. Wichita State allows 70.3 points per game and has held three of the last five opponents under 65. Tulane averages 73.8 points, but four of the last five games finished below that mark. Rebounding gaps favor Wichita State, which should limit second chances and slow possessions. If Wichita State dictates pace and forces Tulane into half-court sets, overall scoring should stay contained through both halves.
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