The Tulane Green Wave (4-12, 0-4 AAC) will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they challenge the Connecticut Huskies (10-8, 1-4 AAC) at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Connecticut Huskies Free Prediction
In the Green Wave’s last outing, they were defeated by the Memphis Tigers, 83-79. Memphis’ 0.500 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Tulane, who had a mark of 0.413. The Tigers’ mark was below their season average of 0.528, while the Green Wave’s was below their season average of 0.488. Tulane’s Blake Paul played well, recording 15 points and 13 rebounds.
The Huskies fell to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in their last contest, 89-83. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Tulsa’s largest strengths. They had 36 free throw attempts, while Connecticut had just 15. Connecticut’s Jalen Adams had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 27 points on 11-for-18 shooting.
Look for Connecticut to own the offensive glass in this showdown. The Huskies rank 54th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), while Tulane ranks 303rd in defensive rebounding percentage (68.1 percent). It could also be a mistake-prone game for the Green Wave’s offense, which ranks 305th in ball security (turnover percentage of 21.6 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Huskies, which forces the 56th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.3 percent).
After the Huskies won the lone contest against the Green Wave last season, 67-57, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Huskies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 vs. 20.0) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.546 vs. 0.471).
Tulane Green Wave vs. Connecticut Huskies Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Connecticut, ATS Winner – Tulane, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Connecticut ranks 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Tulane ranks 168th (23.7).
The Huskies average 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 108th in the country. The Green Wave rank 228th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
Connecticut ranks 29th in blocks per game (4.7) while Tulane ranks 98th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
The Huskies rank 86th in steals per game (6.9) while the Green Wave rank 137th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
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The Green Wave’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 7.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (7.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
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