The ninth-ranked Houston Cougars (24-1, 11-1 AAC) and the Tulane Green Wave (4-19, 0-11 AAC) clash at Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. The Cougars have won their last nine games, while the Green Wave have lost 13 consecutive games. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 17, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Houston Cougars at Tulane Green Wave Betting Odds
In their last game, the Green Wave lost big to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 80-57, while the Cougars defeated the Connecticut Huskies, 71-63.
The Cougars had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.514) and held the Huskies to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 34.2). Tulane, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (18-22; 81.8 percent). Tulane rallied around Samir Sehic, who had eight points and 11 rebounds. Dejon Jarreau fueled Houston with 18 points and seven assists.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last contest, the Cougars won 73-42. The Cougars’ 11.0 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Green Wave, who had a mark of 22.1. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Tulane might struggle to put up points as they clash against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Houston ranks sixth in defensive efficiency while the Green Wave rank 332nd in offensive efficiency. Also, the Cougars rank 34th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), while the Green Wave rank 272nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.7 percent).
Houston Cougars vs. Tulane Green Wave Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Houston, ATS Winner – Houston, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Houston averages 41.6 rebounds per game, which ranks sixth in the nation. Tulane ranks 250th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
- The Cougars rank 101st in steals per game (6.6) while the Green Wave rank 225th (4.6).
- Houston ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Tulane ranks 132nd (3.6).
- The Cougars rank 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while the Green Wave rank 199th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Houston ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Tulane ranks 165th (13.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
- The Green Wave’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 9.3 for the season.
