The Tulane Green Wave (2-1) take on the UC Irvine Anteaters (5-0) in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Germain Arena. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Tulane Green Wave vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Anteaters defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 65-56, while the Green Wave beat the South Dakota State Jackrabbits 84-80.
Tulane played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 7.0 and a free throw rate of 0.217. South Dakota State put up marks of 11.5 and 0.161, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, UC Irvine dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.8 (below their season average of 40.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.440 (below their season average of 0.564). UTSA was 22.7 and 0.350, respectively, for those same stats. UC Irvine’s Robert Cartwright played well, recording 17 points and five rebounds. Caleb Daniels fueled Tulane with 24 points.
UC Irvine could dominate the offensive glass in this meeting. The Anteaters rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Tulane ranks 253rd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent) since the 2017-18 season. ,
Tulane vs. UC Irvine Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- UC Irvine ranks sixth in rebounds per game (41.6) while Tulane ranks 218th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Anteaters rank 240th in steals per game (5.2) while the Green Wave rank 259th (5.0).
- UC Irvine averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. Tulane ranks 76th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Green Wave rank 56th in assists per game (15.5) while the Anteaters rank 232nd (12.6).
- Tulane ranks 183rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while UC Irvine ranks 282nd (18.7).
