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Tulsa vs. UAB prediction: UAB favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/18/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Tulsa vs UAB predictions for college basketball Sunday.
UAB will face Tulsa in men's college basketball action at Bartow Arena on Sunday, starting at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts UAB as the most likely winner of the Tulsa vs. UAB game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Tulsa vs. UAB prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Tulsa and UAB 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives UAB a 56% chance of defeating Tulsa. Our predicted final score has UAB winning 80-78.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Tulsa and UAB each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 159.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Tulsa vs. UAB odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tulsa | UAB |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +104 | -115 |
| Total | o159.5 (-108) | u159.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tulsa vs. UAB picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | UAB -1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | UAB | -115 |
| Total | Under 159.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is UAB to win.
Tulsa vs. UAB game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between UAB and Tulsa at Bartow Arena is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Tulsa vs. UAB
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Bartow Arena
Conclusion
We predict UAB, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Tulsa on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Tulsa vs. UAB insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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