The Tulane Green Wave (4-1) challenge the Utah Runnin’ Utes (4-1) in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at HTC Center. The game starts at 10:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Runnin’ Utes defeated the Ohio Bobcats 80-66, while the Green Wave beat the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 86-74.
Tulane played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.520 (above their season average of 0.315) and a turnover percentage of 20.2 (worse than their season average of 14.8). For those same stats, Middle Tennessee was 0.069 and 21.8, respectively. Meanwhile, Utah played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.253) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.564 (below their season average of 0.569). Ohio was 0.214 and 0.482, respectively, for those same stats. Utah received a boost from Timmy Allen, who put up 19 points and eight rebounds. Christion Thompson, meanwhile had a solid performance for Tulane, putting up 25 points and six rebounds.
The prolific offense of Utah will face off against the bottom-tier defense of Tulane. Since last season, the Runnin’ Utes rank 28th in offensive efficiency, while the Green Wave are 301st in defensive efficiency. The Runnin’ Utes figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Utah, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Utah ranks 51st in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Tulane ranks 288th (38.2).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 126th in steals allowed per game (6.1) while the Green Wave rank 233rd (7.1).
- Tulane ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while Utah ranks 232nd (4.1).
- The Runnin’ Utes average 25.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 51st in the country. The Green Wave rank 270th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
- Utah averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 70th in the country. Tulane ranks 260th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
