The Tulane Green Wave (10-12, 2-8 AAC) welcome the East Carolina Pirates (9-14, 3-7 AAC) to Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. The Green Wave look to snap their six-game losing streak. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
East Carolina Pirates vs. Tulane Green Wave Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Green Wave fell to the 25th-ranked Houston Cougars, 75-62, while the Pirates were defeated by the UCF Knights, 68-64.
East Carolina held UCF to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.1 (below their season average of 29.9) while Tulane did a fantastic job of making free throws (16-21; 76.2 percent). Tulane rallied around Teshaun Hightower, who put up 17 points and five rebounds. Tristen Newton, meanwhile led the way for East Carolina, putting up 23 points.
In their first matchup this year, Jayden Gardner led the Pirates to an 81-62 win. He recorded a double-double with 27 points and 13 rebounds. One of East Carolina’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Tulane had 19.
East Carolina could struggle to create turnovers. Tulane ranks 55th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while East Carolina forces the 232nd-most turnovers (18.5 percent). Also, the Pirates are among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 42nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275). The Green Wave, however, rank 44th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.176.
East Carolina Pirates at Tulane Green Wave Pick
Pick: SU Winner – East Carolina, ATS Winner – East Carolina, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- East Carolina averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 92nd in the nation. Tulane ranks 241st in assists allowed per game (16.0).
- The Green Wave rank 118th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Pirates rank 210th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- The Pirates rank 113th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while the Green Wave rank 252nd (38.0).
- Tulane ranks 15th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while East Carolina ranks 126th (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pirates’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 2.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 59.4 points per game (8.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
