Tulane Green Wave at SMU Mustangs ATS Prediction 02/01/20

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A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the SMU Mustangs (15-5, 5-3 AAC) when they challenge the Tulane Green Wave (10-10, 2-6 AAC) at Moody Coliseum. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Tulane Green Wave vs. SMU Mustangs ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Mustangs were blown out by the Cincinnati Bearcats, 65-43, while the Green Wave fell to the South Florida Bulls, 66-52.

Tulane had a free throw rate of 0.239 (above their season average of 0.238) while SMU forced Cincinnati into a turnover percentage of 19.0 (above the 15.6 mark opponents have averaged against SMU this season). CJ White played well for SMU with 11 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Christion Thompson had a good game for Tulane, putting up 18 points.

The Mustangs dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, SMU won 85-75. The Mustangs’ 11.2 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Green Wave, who had a rate of 19.6. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

SMU could own the offensive glass in this showdown. The Mustangs rank 21st in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent), while Tulane ranks 300th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.9 percent).

Tulane Green Wave vs. SMU Mustangs Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Smu, ATS Winner – SMU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • SMU ranks 18th in assists per game (16.4) while Tulane ranks 238th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
  • The Green Wave rank 17th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Mustangs rank 160th (7.0).
  • The Mustangs rank 57th in rebounds per game (38.6) while the Green Wave rank 266th (31.1).
  • SMU averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 71st in the nation. Tulane ranks 232nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 57.6 points per game (11.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
  • The Mustangs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 7.7 for the season.