Both teams look to put an end to their losing streaks as the Tulane Green Wave (4-15, 0-7 AAC) square off against the East Carolina Pirates (8-11, 1-6 AAC) at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The Green Wave have lost nine games in a row, while the Pirates are on a five-game losing streak. The game will air on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Tulane Green Wave at East Carolina Pirates ATS Prediction
The last time the Green Wave played, they were topped by the SMU Mustangs, 85-75. SMU’s 11.2 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Tulane, who had a mark of 19.6. The Mustangs’ mark was better than their season average of 14.7. Jordan Cornish led Tulane in scoring with 17 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
The Pirates lost big to the South Florida Bulls in their last game, 77-57. South Florida’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over East Carolina. The Bulls posted a mark of 7.6 (better than their season average of 19.8), while the Pirates had a rate of 21.0. East Carolina’s Jayden Gardner put together a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent game, the Pirates won 82-80. East Carolina made nine of their 16 three pointers (56.3 percent). Tulane was, meanwhile, 8-27 (29.6 percent).
Tulane at East Carolina Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – East Carolina, ATS Winner – East Carolina, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
East Carolina ranks 44th in steals per game (7.7) while Tulane ranks 203rd (4.8).
The Pirates rank 88th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Green Wave rank 244th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
East Carolina averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 64th in the country. Tulane ranks 129th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
The Green Wave rank 211th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while the Pirates rank 265th (18.2).
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The Green Wave’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 8.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (10.1 above their season average).
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