The Tulane Green Wave (2-1) challenge the UC Irvine Anteaters (5-0) in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Germain Arena. The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Tulane Green Wave vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Free Prediction
In the Green Wave’s last matchup, they topped the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 84-80. The Green Wave had a better turnover percentage (7.0 vs. 11.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.161). Tulane rallied around Caleb Daniels, who was the team’s leading scorer with 24 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
The Anteaters beat the UTSA Roadrunners in their last matchup, 65-56. The Anteaters held the Roadrunners to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.7 (below their season average of 34.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.350 (below their season average of 0.424). Robert Cartwright was UC Irvine’s high scorer with 17 points on 4-for-8 shooting from the field.
Look for UC Irvine to dominate the offensive glass in this contest. Since last season, the Anteaters rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Tulane ranks 253rd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).
Tulane vs. UC Irvine ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UC Irvine averages 41.6 rebounds per game, which ranks sixth in the nation. Tulane ranks 218th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
The Green Wave rank 56th in assists per game (15.5) while the Anteaters rank 232nd (12.6).
Tulane ranks 183rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while UC Irvine ranks 282nd (18.7).
The Anteaters rank 240th in steals per game (5.2) while the Green Wave rank 259th (5.0).
UC Irvine ranks 66th in blocks per game (4.2) while Tulane ranks 76th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
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