The Tulane Green Wave (10-11, 2-7 AAC) head to Fertitta Center to go head-to-head against the 25th-ranked Houston Cougars (17-5, 7-2 AAC). The Green Wave will try to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Houston Cougars Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Cougars lost a winnable game to the Cincinnati Bearcats, 64-62, while the Green Wave fell to the SMU Mustangs, 82-67.
Tulane had a better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 14.3) while Houston held Cincinnati to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.9 (below their season average of 32.1). Nate Hinton had a good game for Houston with 16 points and eight rebounds. Tulane, meanwhile, was lifted by Nic Thomas, who had 20 points.
The Cougars won the lone game between these two teams last season, 85-50. Houston won the rebounding battle. The Cougars had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. 5), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 25) and total rebounds (49 vs. 30). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Houston in this meeting. The Cougars are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking third in offensive rebounding percentage at 38.7 percent. Meanwhile, Tulane ranks 304th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 68.7 percent. Furthermore, the Green Wave rank 55th in turnover percentage (17.2 percent), while the Cougars rank 297th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.5 percent).
Tulane Green Wave at Houston Cougars ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Houston, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Houston ranks fourth in rebounds per game (42.2) while Tulane ranks 276th (30.8).
- The Cougars rank 101st in assists allowed per game (12.0) while the Green Wave rank 244th (15.9).
- Houston ranks 133rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while Tulane ranks 252nd (24.9).
- The Green Wave rank 36th in steals per game (8.1) while the Cougars rank 227th (4.9).
- Houston ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.4) while Tulane ranks 177th (2.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, down from 9.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 58.0 points per game (10.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
