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Memphis vs. Tulsa prediction: Why Tulsa is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/21/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Memphis vs Tulsa predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Tulsa and Memphis are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Donald W. Reynolds Center on Wednesday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Tulsa as the most likely winner of the Memphis vs. Tulsa game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Memphis vs. Tulsa prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Memphis and Tulsa 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Tulsa a 74% chance of beating Memphis. Our predicted final score has Tulsa winning 81-74.
According to our model, Tulsa (-6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 153.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Memphis vs. Tulsa odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Memphis | Tulsa |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-112) | -6.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +225 | -265 |
| Total | o153.5 (-110) | u153.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Memphis vs. Tulsa picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Tulsa -6.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Tulsa | -265 |
| Total | Over 153.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tulsa -6.5 at the spread.
Memphis vs. Tulsa game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball matchup between Tulsa and Memphis at Donald W. Reynolds Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Memphis vs. Tulsa
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Donald W. Reynolds Center
Conclusion
We predict Tulsa, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat Memphis on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Memphis vs. Tulsa insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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