The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-2) battle against the Tulane Green Wave (3-1) in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at HTC Center. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Tulane Green Wave Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Green Wave were beaten by the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 80-66, while the Blue Raiders got blown out by the 17th-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 98-69.
Middle Tennessee had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.060) while Tulane forced Mississippi State into a turnover percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 21.3). Jelly Walker had a good outing for Tulane, contributing 11 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Donovan Sims played a pivotal role for Middle Tennessee with 18 points.
Middle Tennessee appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this matchup. Since the 2018-19 season, the Blue Raiders rank 76th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.7 percent), while Tulane ranks 293rd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.9 percent).
Middle Tennessee vs. Tulane Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tulane, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Middle Tennessee averages 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 39th in the NCAA. Tulane ranks 293rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
- The Green Wave average 21.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 188th in the nation. The Blue Raiders rank 248th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- Tulane ranks 137th in blocks per game (3.3) while Middle Tennessee ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Green Wave rank 84th in assists per game (14.4) while the Blue Raiders rank 251st (11.7).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 150th in steals per game (6.2) while Tulane ranks 239th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
