The Towson Tigers (3-7) challenge the Tulane Green Wave (4-6) in the Battle at the Boardwalk at Boardwalk Hall. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Towson Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave Free Prediction
The Tigers are hoping for a better outcome after their 73-42 loss to the No. 5 Virginia Cavaliers in their last matchup. Virginia’s 7.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Towson, who had a rate of 20.9. Towson’s Brian Fobbs had a good performance, finishing with nine points and six rebounds.
In the Green Wave’s previous outing, they fell to the No. 17 Florida State Seminoles, 80-69. Florida State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Seminoles had 13 offensive rebounds and 37 total rebounds, while the Green Wave had eight and 29, respectively. Tulane’s Kevin Zhang had a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Towson in this battle. The Tigers rank 37th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.4 percent), while Tulane ranks 283rd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.4 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Towson ranks 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Tulane ranks 205th (38.0).
The Tigers allow the fifth-fewest blocks per game (1.6) while the Green Wave rank 60th (3.0).
Tulane averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 117th in the country. Towson ranks 158th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
The Green Wave rank 213th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while the Tigers rank 241st (18.1).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 4.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
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