East Carolina Pirates vs. Tulane Green Wave Free Prediction 02/23/19

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The East Carolina Pirates (9-16, 2-11 AAC) head to Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse to clash with the Tulane Green Wave (4-21, 0-13 AAC). Both teams will will try to snap their losing streaks. The Green Wave have lost 15 games in a row, while the Pirates have lost their last five games. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

East Carolina Pirates vs. Tulane Green Wave ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Green Wave were blown out by the Memphis Tigers, 102-76, while the Pirates lost to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 77-73.

East Carolina held Tulsa to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.7 (below their season average of 21.5) while Tulane did a great job of making free throws (16-19; 84.2 percent). Caleb Daniels had a good outing for Tulane, contributing 25 points, six rebounds and five assists. Jayden Gardner played a key role for East Carolina with 19 points and 16 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Gardner led the Pirates to a 66-65 win. He produced 15 points and nine rebounds. The Pirates’ 9.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Green Wave, who had a rate of 20.5.

East Carolina at Tulane Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – East Carolina, ATS Winner – East Carolina, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • East Carolina ranks 37th in steals per game (7.8) while Tulane ranks 211th (4.7).
  • The Pirates rank 77th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Green Wave rank 129th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Pirates average 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 157th in the nation. The Green Wave rank 284th in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
  • Tulane ranks 184th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while East Carolina ranks 273rd (17.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.8 points per game (6.8 above their season average).
  • The Pirates’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 5.0 for the season.