The Towson Tigers (3-7) clash against the Tulane Green Wave (4-6) in the Battle at the Boardwalk at Boardwalk Hall. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Towson Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Green Wave were beaten by the 17th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 80-69, while the Tigers were blown out by the fifth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 73-42.
Towson had a better free throw rate (0.293 vs. 0.204) while Tulane had a better free throw rate (0.288 vs. 0.267). Tulane’s Kevin Zhang had a good outing, putting up 24 points and seven rebounds. Towson, meanwhile, received a boost from Brian Fobbs, who finished with nine points and six rebounds.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Towson in this meeting. The Tigers currently rank 37th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.4 percent), while Tulane ranks 283rd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.4 percent).
Towson vs. Tulane Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tulane, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Towson ranks 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Tulane ranks 205th (38.0).
- The Green Wave rank 213th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while the Tigers rank 241st (18.1).
- The Tigers are fifth in the country with 1.6 blocks allowed per game while the Green Wave are 60th with 3.0 blocks allowed per game.
- Tulane ranks 117th in assists per game (13.6) while Towson ranks 158th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
- The Green Wave’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 2.7 for the season.
