The ninth-ranked Memphis Tigers (11-1) and the Tulane Green Wave (8-4) clash at FedExForum. The Tigers look to lengthen their nine-game winning streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Tulane Green Wave at Memphis Tigers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Tigers won big over the New Orleans Privateers, 97-55, while the Green Wave lost to the Towson Tigers, 86-82.
Memphis played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.619 (above their season average of 0.516) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.8 (above their season average of 34.4). For those same stats, New Orleans was 0.318 and 26.2, respectively. Tulane, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 16.0). Precious Achiuwa played a key role for Memphis with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Teshaun Hightower had a solid performance for Tulane, putting up 33 points and six rebounds.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in all three contests. In the most recent matchup, Memphis won 83-68. One of Memphis’ largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while the Green Wave were just 8-13 (61.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
It could be an error-filled game for the Memphis offense. Memphis ranks 326th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.7 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Tulane forces the 19th-most turnovers in the country (25.0 percent).
Tulane Green Wave at Memphis Tigers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Memphis ranks ninth in rebounds per game (42.3) while Tulane ranks 227th (32.8).
- The Tigers rank 61st in assists per game (14.9) while the Green Wave rank 200th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
- Tulane ranks 119th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while Memphis ranks 243rd (18.3).
- The Tigers rank second in blocks per game (7.2) while the Green Wave rank 181st (2.0).
- Tulane ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Memphis ranks 180th (8.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.4, up from 19.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
