Tulane Green Wave at Tulsa Golden Hurricane Free Prediction 02/28/19

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The Tulane Green Wave (4-22, 0-14 AAC) travel to Donald Reynolds Center to clash with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (16-12, 6-9 AAC). The Green Wave will attempt to snap their 16-game losing streak. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Tulane Green Wave at Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Golden Hurricane fell to the Temple Owls, 84-73, while the Green Wave were defeated by the East Carolina Pirates, 85-81.

Tulane was lights out from beyond the arc (13-28; 46.4 percent) while Tulsa did an excellent job of making free throws (20-24; 83.3 percent). Martins Igbanu was a key piece for Tulsa with 15 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Tulane was led by Moses Wood, who contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Jeriah Horne led the Golden Hurricane to an 80-57 win. He registered a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. The Golden Hurricane’s 7.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Green Wave, who had a mark of 14.0.

When looking at effective field goal percentage, Tulsa should have a substantial edge. The Golden Hurricane defense ranks 71st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.481), while the Tulane offense is ranked 327th in effective field goal percentage (0.468).

Tulane Green Wave vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Tulsa, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Tulane averages 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 102nd in the country. Tulsa ranks 244th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
  • The Golden Hurricane rank 199th in steals per game (5.4) while the Green Wave rank 237th (4.6).
  • The Green Wave average 21.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 180th in the country. The Golden Hurricane rank 279th in three pointers allowed per game (27.1).
  • Tulane averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 114th in the nation. Tulsa ranks 178th in assists allowed per game (13.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Hurricane have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
  • The Green Wave’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 20.6, up from 10.7 for the season.