Wichita State Shockers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Sunday, February 1, 2026
Use Code WWWC It’s a massive game at the top of the AAC on Sunday, Feb. 1. Read our Wichita State vs Tulsa prediction along with our NCAAB picks for the night. Wichita State is 13-8 and they have won three straight games. The Shockers have a 5-3 league record as they are 1.5 games back of the top spot. Tulsa is 18-3 this season and they have peeled off five straight wins, too. The Golden Hurricanes are only one game away from Charlotte for first place, as well. It’s a big game for either team to set themselves up for regular season conference title winners and it all tips off at 2 P.M. EST.
Wichita State on a three-game winning streak
Wichita State is 13-8 overall this season. The Shockers are 5-3 when playing American Athletic Conference foes as they are 1.5 games back of Charlotte, who leads the league. The Shockers are 3-3 when playing on the road this season. Wichita State has won three straight games. They have also won seven of their last 10 games.
In their last game, the Shockers defeated Memphis 74-59 at home on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Shockers led by as much as 24 points in the win. They opened with a 29-8 lead as they cruised to a big win. Kenyon Giles led the team with 14 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
Giles leads the team with 18.2 points per game. Will Berg is grabbing 8.3 rebounds, while Dre Kindell is passing a team-high 2.9 assists.
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Wichita State is ranked No. 94 in the nation according to KenPom. The Shockers have the 102nd ranked offense and defense according to the site.
Wichita State is averaging 77.9 points per game, which ranks 188th. They are shooting 44.% from the field, placing them 233rd. The Shockers are the 66th ranked 3-point shooting team in the league, making 36.2% from behind the arc.
On defense, Wichita State is allowing 69.5 points per game, which places them 59th overall. The Shockers are the 85th ranked defensive team, allowing 42% from the field. They are the 57th ranked 3-point defensive team, giving up 30.8% from behind the arc.
Wichita State is 13-7 against the spread this season. The Shockers are 4-2 against the spread when playing on the road. They are 8-5 against the spread when playing as a favorite. They are also 5-2 against the spread as an underdog. They are 5-3 against the spread when playing against AAC foes, covering in their last three straight outings. The under is 12-8 when they have played this season. The under is 5-3 when they have played conference opponents.
Tulsa winners of five straight games
Tulsa is 18-3 overall this season. The Golden Hurricanes are 6-2 in AAC play as they are one game out of Charlotte for first place in the league. Tulsa is 9-1 when playing at home this year, which ranks first for best record in the league. After losing back-to-back games to North Texas and South Florida, Tulsa has won five straight games coming into this matchup.
In their last game, the Golden Hurricanes defeated North Texas 82-66 at home on Wednesday, Jan. 28. North Texas grabbed a 63-62 lead with five minutes to play in the game, but Tulsa never wavered making a great late push to seal the win. Tulsa went on a 20-3 run to end the game. Tulsa shot 51% from the field and 38% from behind the arc in the win. Tylen Riley led the team with 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
David Green leads the team with 16.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Riley is passing for a team-high 3.9 assists per game, too.
According to KenPom, Tulsa ranks 55th in the nation. Te Golden Hurricanes have the 23rd best offense, while they rank 173rd on the defensive side of the ball.
Tulsa is the 28th ranked scoring offense in the nation averaging 87.7 points per game. They are shooting 49.1% from the field, placing them 30th. The Golden Hurricanes also rank ninth-best, making 39.6% from behind the 3-point line.
On defense, Tulsa is allowing 72 points per game, which ranks 105th. They are the 106th ranked defense allowing 42.5% from the field. The Golden Hurricanes are allowing 33.6% from behind the 3-point line, placing them 186th.
Tulsa is 12-7 against the spread this season. The Golden Hurricanes are 5-3 against the spread when playing at home. They have an against the spread record of 5-3 when playing AAC opponents. Tulsa is just 8-7 against the spread when playing as a favorite. The over is 14-5 when Tulsa has played this season. The over is 6-2 when Tulsa has played AAC opponents. The over is also 6-2 when Tulsa has played at home.
Wichita State Shockers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricanes Picks
Wichita State vs Tulsa Spread Pick
- Take Tulsa to cover (5 units)
Home court advantage is a real thing when it comes to mid-major programs. Tulsa’s home court will be crucial in this game especially behind the team’s outstanding offense. The Golden Hurricanes are the 28th ranked scoring offense and KenPom has them ranked 23rd in the country in offensive efficiency. Wichita State has been great at home, but on the road, it’s been a different story. The Shockers rank 102nd in defensive efficiency and they are just 4-2 against the spread when playing on the road. Tulsa will come out firing with its offensive firepower as Wichita State won’t be able to compete with the team’s pace.
Take Tulsa to cover.
Wichita State vs Tulsa Over/Under Pick
- Take the over (5 units)
Tulsa is going to grab this win thanks to it’s high octane offense. With the team’s offense moving, the over will certainly hit in this game. The Golden Hurricanes have the 135th fastest team in the nation. Tulsa and Wichita State have both allowed 65 points or more in five of the team’s last seven games. The over is 6-2 when Tulsa has played at home and against AAC opponents.
Take the over on Sunday.
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