The Tulane Green Wave (4-18, 0-10 AAC) and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (14-10, 4-7 AAC) battle at Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. The Green Wave look to snap their 12-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Tulane Green Wave Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Green Wave were beaten by the Wichita State Shockers, 77-62, while the Golden Hurricane had no trouble getting past the Temple Owls, 76-58.
The Golden Hurricane, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.520, had a phenomenal mark of 0.625 and held the Owls to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.1 (below the 30.9 mark opponents have averaged against Tulsa this season). Tulane, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.232). Tulane received a boost from Jordan Cornish, who finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Sterling Taplin, meanwhile had a good outing for Tulsa, finishing with 14 points and five assists.
The Golden Hurricane dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent contest, Tulsa won 91-89. Getting to the free throw line was one of Tulsa’s largest strengths. They made 40 trips to the line, while Tulane went 25 times. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Tulsa figures to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Golden Hurricane rank 62nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.479), while Tulane is 307th in effective field goal percentage (0.477).
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Tulane Green Wave ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tulsa, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Tulane averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 95th in the country. Tulsa ranks 249th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- The Green Wave average 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 123rd in the nation. The Golden Hurricane rank 143rd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- The Green Wave rank 199th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6) while the Golden Hurricane rank 276th (26.8).
- Tulsa averages 5.7 steals per game, which ranks 170th in the nation. Tulane ranks 196th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Hurricane have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Tulsa has defeated opponents by an average of 0.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
