The Tulane Green Wave (4-17, 0-9 AAC) visit Charles Koch Arena to clash with the Wichita State Shockers (11-11, 4-6 AAC). The Green Wave look to snap their 11-game losing streak. The game will air on ESPNU at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Tulane Green Wave at Wichita State Shockers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Shockers beat the East Carolina Pirates, 65-49, while the Green Wave fell to the Temple Owls, 75-67.
Wichita State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 32.8) and a free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.197). For those same stats, East Carolina put up marks of 18.4 and 0.173, respectively. Tulane, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 27.9). Samajae Haynes-Jones played a key role for Wichita State with 18 points. Meanwhile, Caleb Daniels had a good outing for Tulane, recording 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
The Shockers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 93-86. The Shockers’ 9.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Green Wave, who had a mark of 15.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Wichita State in this meeting. The Shockers rank 51st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while Tulane ranks 286th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.0 percent).
Tulane Green Wave at Wichita State Shockers Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wichita State averages 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 105th in the NCAA. Tulane ranks 239th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
- The Shockers average 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 159th in the nation. The Green Wave rank 161st in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- The Shockers rank 128th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Green Wave rank 191st in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
- Tulane averages 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 99th in the nation. Wichita State ranks 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
- The Green Wave’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 8.4 for the season.
