The Tulane Green Wave (2-3) will be at home in Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse when they take on the Georgia State Panthers (4-2). Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Georgia State Panthers at Tulane Green Wave Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Green Wave lost to the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 68-61, while the Panthers won big over the Georgia Bulldogs, 91-67.
The Panthers had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 16.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.672 (above their season average of 0.485). Tulane, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.266). Tulane’s Jordan Cornish had a solid performance, finishing with 20 points. Georgia State, meanwhile, received a boost from Malik Benlevi, who recorded 24 points and seven rebounds.
The Panthers won the only game between these two teams last season, 70-59. The Panthers’ 12.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Green Wave, who had a rate of 19.9.
The offense of Tulane will clash against the elite defense of Georgia State. Dating back to last season, the Green Wave rank 221st in offensive efficiency, while the Panthers are 91st in defensive efficiency. The Panthers figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Ball protection should be an advantage for the Panthers. They rank 52nd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent). Conversely, the Green Wave have forced the 73rd-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.2 percent).
Georgia State at Tulane Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Tulane, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Georgia State ranks 35th in steals per game (7.5) while Tulane ranks 277th (4.9).
- The Green Wave rank 65th in assists per game (15.1) while the Panthers rank 155th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
- Tulane ranks 82nd in blocks per game (3.9) while Georgia State ranks 163rd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Green Wave rank 99th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while the Panthers rank 314th (25.7).
- Tulane averages 34.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 189th in the nation. Georgia State ranks 279th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
