The Tulane Green Wave (4-11, 0-3 AAC) will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they take on the Memphis Tigers (10-6, 2-1 AAC) at Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Memphis Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave Free Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they topped the East Carolina Pirates, 78-72. One of Memphis’ largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 30 free throw attempts, 15 more than East Carolina. Memphis rallied around Kyvon Davenport, who had 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Green Wave lost big to the South Florida Bulls in their last outing, 66-48. South Florida’s turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Tulane. The Bulls posted a mark of 19.2 (sloppier than their season average of 19.0), while the Green Wave had a rate of 33.9 (above their season average of 18.5). With 14 points on 4-for-9 shooting, Samir Sehic led Tulane in scoring.
After the Tigers won both games against the Green Wave last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Memphis won 68-63. Memphis had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.609 vs. 0.469). Tulane, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 23.3).
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Tulane. Tulane ranks 315th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.0 percent), while the disruptive defense of Memphis forces the 40th-most turnovers in the country (23.0 percent). Furthermore, the Tigers, who rank 47th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 percent), will go head-to-head against the Green Wave, who rank 316th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.6 percent).
Memphis Tigers at Tulane Green Wave Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Memphis, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Memphis ranks 17th in steals per game (8.8) while Tulane ranks 191st (4.7).
The Tigers rank 94th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Green Wave rank 226th in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
Memphis ranks 40th in assists per game (16.2) while Tulane ranks 144th (13.3).
The Green Wave average 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. The Tigers rank 142nd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
Memphis averages 21.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 169th in the NCAA. Tulane ranks 174th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.6, up from 6.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 57.6 points per game (9.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
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