It will be a battle between AAC opponents when the SMU Mustangs (13-6, 3-3 AAC) welcome the Tulane Green Wave (12-6, 3-3 AAC) to Moody Coliseum. The game can be seen on ESPNews at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Tulane Green Wave at SMU Mustangs ATS Prediction
The last time the Green Wave played, they beat the Houston Cougars, 81-72. One of Tulane’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Houston had 22. Ray Ona Embo was a key piece for Tulane with 13 points, six rebounds and six assists.
The Mustangs defeated the No. 7 Wichita State Shockers in their last matchup, 83-78. SMU’s 0.255 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Wichita State, who had a rate of 0.125. The Mustangs’ mark was above their season average of 0.228, while the Shockers’ was below their season average of 0.237. Malik Milton was the game’s leading scorer with 33 points on 11-for-14 shooting.
SMU appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Mustangs rank 37th in offensive efficiency, while Tulane ranks 139th in defensive efficiency.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Milton led both teams with 24 points in the first matchup, in which the Mustangs lost 73-70. Tulane did an excellent job of making free throws (18-20; 90.0 percent). SMU, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 19.5).
Tulane Green Wave at SMU Mustangs ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Tulane, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
SMU ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Tulane ranks 172nd (36.2).
The Mustangs rank 29th in steals per game (8.0) while the Green Wave rank 161st (5.3).
Tulane ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.9) while SMU ranks 97th (3.6).
The Green Wave rank 34th in assists per game (16.6) while the Mustangs rank 97th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
Tulane averages 22.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 139th in the nation. SMU ranks 175th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Green Wave have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Tulane has defeated opponents by an average of 4.1 points.
During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
