The Tulane Green Wave (4-25, 0-17 AAC) welcome the Wichita State Shockers (16-13, 9-8 AAC) to Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse as the regular season comes to an end. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Wichita State Shockers vs. Tulane Green Wave Betting Odds
In their last game, the Green Wave lost to the South Florida Bulls, 75-70, while the Shockers defeated the East Carolina Pirates, 72-55.
Wichita State played a perfect game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 37.2 (above their season average of 32.4) and a turnover percentage of 8.7 (better than their season average of 15.0). East Carolina was 24.4 and 13.2, respectively, for those same stats. Tulane, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (15-21; 71.4 percent). Tulane’s Caleb Daniels had a good outing, recording 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Wichita State was lifted by Markis McDuffie, who recorded 16 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, McDuffie led the Shockers to a 77-62 win. He scored a game-high 25 points. The Shockers’ 11.4 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Green Wave, who had a mark of 21.7.
The Shockers’ Dexter Dennis has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 13 points,8.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Daniels has averaged 18 points,6.0 rebounds,4.2 assists during that same time frame for the Green Wave.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Wichita State in this meeting. The Shockers rank 56th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 percent), while Tulane ranks 302nd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.7 percent).
Wichita State vs. Tulane Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wichita State ranks 52nd in rebounds per game (37.8) while Tulane ranks 268th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
- The Shockers average 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 92nd in the nation. The Green Wave rank 221st in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
- Tulane ranks 91st in blocks per game (3.4) while Wichita State ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Shockers rank 14th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Green Wave rank 192nd (7.6).
- Wichita State ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Tulane ranks 190th (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.8 points per game (5.6 above their season average).
- The Shockers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 1.0 for the season.
