As Wichita State prepares to host Tulsa at Charles Koch Arena, the stakes are clear: the Shockers need to start racking up quality wins to build a tournament resume. With a 1-3 record in Quad 1 games and a NET ranking of 87, Wichita State is on the outside looking in, but a win over the 47th-ranked Golden Hurricane would be a major boost. Tulsa, on the other hand, is solidly in the tournament field, but a road win would help them maintain their position and potentially climb the seed lines.
Tulsa's Quad 3 Dominance
Key Matchups
CHD Scout Prediction
Tulsa
77
Wichita State
76
The CHD Scout prediction gives Tulsa a slim 1.6-point edge, with Wichita State owning a 44.5% win probability. This one is expected to be a tight, back-and-forth affair, with both teams looking to assert their will. Wichita State's recent form has been encouraging, with two wins in their last three games, but they'll need to bring their A-game to take down the talented Golden Hurricane.