The Tulane Green Wave (4-10, 0-2 AAC) travel to USF Sun Dome to go head-to-head against the South Florida Bulls (11-3, 1-1 AAC). The Green Wave can put an end to a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Tulane Green Wave at South Florida Bulls ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bulls defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 80-63, while the Green Wave were beaten by the 17th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 80-69.
South Florida played a perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.651 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5. For those same stats, Alabama A&M put up marks of 0.510 and 31.3, respectively. Tulane, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.288 vs. 0.267). Laquincy Rideau had a solid performance for South Florida with eight points, 10 assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Tulane rallied around Kevin Zhang, who finished with 24 points and seven rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last contest, the Green Wave won 79-68. The Green Wave’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bulls. Tulane had a rate of 8.1, while South Florida posted a mark of 16.5. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Look for South Florida to own the offensive glass in this battle. The Bulls currently rank eighth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 percent), while Tulane ranks 327th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.7 percent). Moreover, the Green Wave’s 309th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 97.2) will face a tough test against the Bulls’ 29th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 91.9).
Tulane Green Wave vs. South Florida Bulls Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – South Florida, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Florida ranks 18th in rebounds per game (42.2) while Tulane ranks 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
- The Green Wave average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. The Bulls rank 134th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- South Florida ranks 116th in assists per game (13.5) while Tulane ranks 135th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- The Bulls rank 14th in steals per game (9.2) while the Green Wave rank 188th (4.9).
- Tulane ranks 179th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while South Florida ranks 227th (19.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Green Wave’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 6.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulls have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
