The New Mexico Lobos will play against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the NIT Tournament. This postseason game will take place at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Fans can watch the game on ESPN on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
The New Mexico Lobos come from the Mountain West Conference. They had a solid 2026 regular season with an overall record of 23-10 and a conference record of 14-8. In the 2025 postseason, they won against Marquette but lost to Michigan State.
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are part of the American Athletic Conference. They finished the 2026 regular season with a strong 26-7 overall record and a 14-6 conference record. Both teams aim to make a mark in this tournament game.
Tulsa Preview
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane plays in the American Athletic Conference. In the 2026 regular season, they had an overall record of 26-7. Their conference record was 14-6, showing strong performance in their league.
Offensively, Tulsa scored 85.6 points per game, ranking 18th. They had a field goal percentage of 47.7, which was 44th. The team made 10.6 three-pointers per game, ranking 34th, and had a free throw percentage of 78.1, placing them 40th.
Defensively, they averaged 6.3 steals per game and 2.5 blocks per game. The team had 10.3 turnovers per game. They committed 16.1 fouls per game, which was 390th.
Key players include David Green, who averaged 16.1 points per game, and Tylen Riley, who scored 15.1 points per game. Miles Barnstable also contributed with 14.6 points per game. These players were crucial in Tulsa’s successful season.
New Mexico Preview
The New Mexico Lobos play in the Mountain West Conference. In the 2025 postseason, they had a strong start. They won against Marquette with a score of 75-66. However, they lost to Michigan State 71-63 in the second round.
In the 2026 regular season, the Lobos had an overall record of 23-10. Their conference record was 14-8. They scored an average of 80.5 points per game, ranking 87th. They attempted 60.2 field goals per game, with a field goal percentage of 46.0.
During the postseason, the Lobos improved their performance. They scored 92.3 points per game, ranking 5th. Their field goal percentage increased to 49.5, and they made 10 three-pointers per game. They also had 41.3 rebounds per game, ranking 16th.
Key players contributed to the team’s success. Jake Hall led with 16 points per game in the regular season. Tomislav Buljan averaged 12.5 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. In the postseason, Buljan scored 21 points per game, while Hall added 19 points per game.
Statistical Breakdown for Tulsa vs New Mexico
The game between Tulsa and New Mexico will likely be shaped by their offensive strengths. Tulsa scores 85.6 points per game, while New Mexico averages 80.5. Tulsa’s strong three-point shooting could be a factor, as they make 10.6 per game. New Mexico, however, has improved in the postseason, scoring 92.3 points per game. Both teams have key players who can score, making this a high-scoring game.
- Tulsa Points Per Game: 85.6 (18th)
- New Mexico Points Per Game: 80.5 (87th)
- Tulsa Three-Point Made Per Game: 10.6 (34th)
- New Mexico Postseason Points Per Game: 92.3 (5th)
- Tulsa Field Goal Percentage: 47.7 (44th)
- New Mexico Postseason Field Goal Percentage: 49.5 (12th)
- Tulsa Free Throw Percentage: 78.1 (40th)
- New Mexico Postseason Free Throw Percentage: 75.0 (42nd)
Betting Insights
The New Mexico Lobos and Tulsa Golden Hurricane are set for an exciting game. The Lobos have a strong record straight up, but their performance against the spread is less consistent. Tulsa has been more reliable against the spread recently. Here are the top betting trends to consider for this game:
- New Mexico is 26-7 straight up in all games.
- New Mexico is 22-4 straight up as a favorite.
- Tulsa is 2-1 against the spread in their last 3 games.
- Tulsa is 4-1 on the over/under in their last 5 games.
- New Mexico is 0-2 on the over/under in their last 3 games.
Free Betting Prediction for Tulsa vs New Mexico
The game between Tulsa and New Mexico is expected to be high-scoring. Tulsa’s offense has been strong, with an average of 85.6 points per game. New Mexico has shown improvement in the postseason, scoring 92.3 points per game. Both teams have key players who can score, making this game likely to see a lot of points.
New Mexico is favored with a spread of -4.5. They have been strong straight up, especially as a favorite. Tulsa, however, has been reliable against the spread in recent games. Their ability to cover the spread could make this a close game.
Considering the offensive strengths of both teams, the total points could exceed the over/under line of 159.5. Tulsa’s recent trend of hitting the over supports this. New Mexico’s postseason scoring boost also suggests a high-scoring outcome.
- Our Free Prediction: Over 159.5
