The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will play against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the NIT Tournament. This game will take place at the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK. Fans can watch the game on ESPNU on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
UNLV comes into this game with a regular season record of 17-16. In the Mountain West Conference, they had a record of 12-10. The team is looking to improve their performance in this postseason tournament.
Tulsa finished their regular season with a record of 26-7. In the American Athletic Conference, they had a record of 14-6. They aim to continue their strong season in this tournament game.
Tulsa Preview
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane had a strong regular season in 2026. They finished with an overall record of 26-7. In conference play, they had a record of 14-6 in the American Athletic Conference.
Offensively, Tulsa averaged 85.6 points per game, ranking 18th. They were efficient with a field goal percentage of 47.7, placing them 44th. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.6, which was 20th in the nation.
Defensively, Tulsa struggled with steals and blocks. They averaged 6.3 steals per game and 2.5 blocks per game. Their turnovers were 10.3 per game, which was 351st.
Key players included David Green, who averaged 16.1 points per game, and Tylen Riley, with 15.1 points per game. Miles Barnstable also contributed with 14.6 points per game. These players helped Tulsa have a successful season.
UNLV Preview
The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels play in the Mountain West Conference. In the 2026 regular season, they had an overall record of 17-16. Their conference record was 12-10, showing they had a balanced season.
Offensively, the Rebels scored 79.4 points per game, ranking 112th. They had 70.2 possessions per game, placing them 83rd. Their field goal percentage was 47.0, which ranked 76th. They made 7.4 three-pointers per game, ranking 265th.
Defensively, the team averaged 7.6 steals per game. They also had 4.7 blocks per game. The Rebels committed 21.4 fouls per game. Their turnovers per game stood at 11.9.
Key players include Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, who averaged 20.7 points per game. Kimani Hamilton contributed with 12.9 points per game. Howie Fleming Jr. added 8.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. These players were vital to the team’s performance.
Statistical Breakdown for Tulsa vs UNLV
The game between Tulsa and UNLV will be shaped by several key stats. Tulsa’s strong offense, averaging 85.6 points per game, will challenge UNLV’s defense. UNLV’s ability to generate steals and blocks could disrupt Tulsa’s scoring. Tulsa’s high free throw percentage and UNLV’s foul rate may also impact the outcome.
- Tulsa Points Per Game: 85.6 (18th)
- UNLV Points Per Game: 79.4 (112th)
- Tulsa Field Goal Percentage: 47.7% (44th)
- UNLV Field Goal Percentage: 47.0% (76th)
- Tulsa Free Throw Percentage: 78.1% (40th)
- UNLV Fouls Per Game: 21.4
- Tulsa Turnovers Per Game: 10.3
- UNLV Steals Per Game: 7.6
Betting Insights
As UNLV Runnin’ Rebels prepare to play Tulsa Golden Hurricane, bettors will find valuable insights in recent trends. UNLV has shown strength as a favorite, while Tulsa has been inconsistent. Here are the top betting trends to consider for this game:
- UNLV is 87.5% straight up as a favorite.
- UNLV is 0% against the spread in their last 3 games.
- Tulsa is 66.7% against the spread in their last 3 games.
- Tulsa’s over/under is 80% in their last 5 games.
- UNLV’s over/under is 22.2% in their last 10 games.
Free Betting Prediction for Tulsa vs UNLV
Tulsa’s strong offense will be a key factor in this game. They average 85.6 points per game, which ranks them 18th. UNLV’s defense will need to step up to limit Tulsa’s scoring. Tulsa’s ability to score efficiently could give them an edge. UNLV has shown they can generate steals and blocks. This could disrupt Tulsa’s offense at times. However, Tulsa’s high free throw percentage might help them capitalize on UNLV’s high foul rate. This could be important in a close game. Betting trends show Tulsa has been better against the spread recently. UNLV struggles against the spread in their last few games. With Tulsa as the favorite, they might cover the spread at home.
- Our Free Prediction: Tulsa -3.5
