The Tulane Green Wave (2-2) face off against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (2-3) in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Germain Arena. The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns ATS Prediction
The Green Wave are trying to rebound after their 67-55 loss to the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last contest. UC Irvine’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Tulane. The Anteaters had a rate of 36.6 (below their season average of 38.0), while the Green Wave posted a mark of 26.2. Caleb Daniels led Tulane in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
The last time the Ragin’ Cajuns played, they were beaten by the Toledo Rockets, 77-64. Toledo’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Louisiana. The Rockets had a rate of 0.618 (above their season average of 0.588), while the Ragin’ Cajuns posted a mark of 0.389 (below their season average of 0.593). With 16 points on 6-for-14 shooting, Jakeenan Gant led Louisiana in scoring.
The prolific offense of Louisiana will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of Tulane. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Ragin’ Cajuns rank 26th in offensive efficiency, while the Green Wave are 266th in defensive efficiency. The Ragin’ Cajuns should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Louisiana ranks 29th in steals per game (7.6) while Tulane ranks 271st (4.9).
The Ragin’ Cajuns average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the country. The Green Wave rank 234th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
Louisiana averages 17.2 assists per game, which ranks 10th in the NCAA. Tulane ranks 110th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Green Wave rank 80th (20.4).
Tulane blocks 3.9 opponent shots per game, which ranks 80th in the NCAA. Louisiana ranks 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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