By: Kevin V. Published 12/12/2025, 06:07 PM ET 
On Saturday, the Texas Legends host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the New Mexico State Aggies at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas. Tulsa is off to an impressive 9-1 start after defeating Arkansas-Pine Bluff 117-84 on Wednesday. Tulsa has won each of its last six but has not yet started its American Athletic Conference schedule. New Mexico is also off to a strong start at 6-2 and defeated Abilene Christian 77-69 last Saturday. New Mexico State has not yet started its Conference USA schedule. Make sure to read this in-depth Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs New Mexico State Aggies prediction. Basketball glory awaits! Check out our top NCAAB picks for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at New Mexico State Aggies prediction.
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Terms & Conditions Tulsa is playing well at both ends of the court
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane score an average of 90.7 points (46th) per game on 49.0% (58th) shooting overall and 39.0% (26th) from 3-point territory. The Golden Hurricane allow an average of 69.7 points (78th) per game. Tulsa allows opponents 42.5% (139th) shooting overall and 33.1% (206th) from three-point land.
The top two scorers for Tulsa are Miles Barnstable, averaging 14.6 points per game on 52.7% shooting, and David Green, averaging 14.2 points per game on 44.0% shooting. Tulsa has one other player who averages double figures in scoring. The Golden Hurricane grab an average of 40.5 rebounds per game, led by Green with an average of 4.8 boards per contest. Tylen Riley is the dish leader, averaging 3.7 assists per game, while Myles Rigsby is the leader in steals at 1.6 per game, and Green leads in swats, averaging 0.6 blocked shots per game. Tulsa averages 17.3 assists, 6.7 steals, 2.3 blocked shots, and 9.9 turnovers per game.
Injuries: Tulsa has no players listed on its injury report.
 New Mexico State is scoring well, but needs to tighten its defense
The New Mexico State Aggies score an average of 84.6 points (130th) per game on 42.7% (297th) shooting overall and 31.1% (279th) from 3-point territory. The Aggies allow an average of 75.4 points per game (178th), while holding opponents to 38.6% shooting overall (28th) and 27.2% from 3-point range (18th).
The top two scorers for New Mexico State are Jemel Jones, averaging 16.5 points per game on 42.2% shooting, and Jayland Randall, averaging 8.8 points per game on 35.4% shooting. New Mexico State grabs an average of 38.1 rebounds per game, led by Julius Mims, averaging 7.0 boards per contest. Gabe Pickens is the leader in assists, averaging 3.2 per game, while Chris Terrell averages a team-best 1.6 steals per game, and Augustine Ekwe is the rim protector, averaging 1.0 blocked shots per game. New Mexico State averages 12.9 assists, 8.1 steals, 3.1 blocked shots, and 12.1 turnovers per game.
Injuries: New Mexico State has no players listed on its injury report.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at New Mexico State Aggies PickSpread Pick for Tulsa Golden Hurricane at New Mexico State Aggies New Mexico State Aggies (4 units)
The New Mexico State Aggies score an average of 84.6 points per game and are holding opponents to 75.4 points per game. New Mexico State’s strength is its defense, which is holding opponents to 38.6% shooting overall, which is 28th, and 27.2% shooting from 3-point territory, which is 18th. In contrast, Tulsa is allowing opponents to shoot 42.5% overall and 33.1% from 3-point territory. New Mexico State has covered the spread in four of its first six games with a betting line this season. The Aggies only have one player averaging double figures in scoring, but have four players averaging between 7.3 and 8.8 points per game, giving them plenty of scoring options depending on who is on the floor besides leading scorer Jemel Jones (16.5 ppg).
Over/Under Pick for Tulsa Golden Hurricane at New Mexico State Aggies
While the total has finished over more often than not for both teams this season, both play a very methodical offense, which will take time off the clock on both ends, creating fewer scoring opportunities. In addition, New Mexico State is holding opponents to the 28th-lowest field goal shooting percentage and the 18th-lowest three-point shooting percentage. Tulsa has an adjusted tempo per KenPom of 67.9, which is 222nd, while New Mexico State has an AdjT of 67.0, which is 266th.
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