The Tulane Green Wave (7-2) welcome the Alcorn State Braves (3-5) to Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. The Braves can end a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.
Alcorn State Braves at Tulane Green Wave ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Green Wave were blown out by the Saint Louis Billikens, 86-62, while the Braves had no trouble getting past the Rust College Bearcats, 108-62.
Alcorn State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 44.4 (above their season average of 31.4) and a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 17.9). Rust College recorded marks of 19.4 and 19.4, respectively, for those same stats. Tulane, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.098 vs. 0.050). Tulane was lifted by K.J. Lawson, who contributed 18 points and eight rebounds. Maurice Howard, meanwhile had a solid performance for Alcorn State, finishing with 19 points and six assists.
The physical Tulane offense looks poised to dominate from the foul line. Since the 2018-19 season, the Green Wave rank 23rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.240, while Alcorn State has been among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 245th-ranked FTA rate of 0.241). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Braves. They rank 323rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.6 percent), while the Green Wave have forced the 15th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.5 percent).
Alcorn State Braves at Tulane Green Wave Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Tulane, ATS Winner – Alcorn State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Tulane ranks 21st in steals per game (5.7) while Alcorn State ranks 175th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- The Braves rank 140th in assists per game (13.0) while the Green Wave rank 233rd in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- Tulane is 22nd in the nation with 3.2 blocks allowed per game while Alcorn State is 45th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Braves rank 106th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while the Green Wave rank 233rd (24.6).
- Alcorn State ranks 137th in rebounds per game (35.9) while Tulane ranks 246th (35.5).
