The Tulane Green Wave (4-17, 0-9 AAC) look to put an end to their 11-game losing streak when they clash with the Wichita State Shockers (11-11, 4-6 AAC) at Charles Koch Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Tulane Green Wave at Wichita State Shockers Free Prediction
In the Green Wave’s last matchup, they were defeated by the Temple Owls, 75-67. Temple made good use of their 26 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 21 of them (80.8 percent). Tulane, meanwhile, was 8-11 (72.7 percent). Caleb Daniels led Tulane in scoring with 21 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The Shockers beat the East Carolina Pirates in their last game, 65-49. The Shockers had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 32.8) and had a free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.197). Samajae Haynes-Jones was the game’s high scorer with 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Shockers won the lone contest against the Green Wave last season, 93-86, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Shockers had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 15.8) and had a much better free throw rate (0.349 vs. 0.210).
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Wichita State in this contest. The Shockers rank 51st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while Tulane ranks 286th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.0 percent).
Tulane Green Wave at Wichita State Shockers Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wichita State averages 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 105th in the country. Tulane ranks 239th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
The Shockers average 23.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 128th in the country. The Green Wave rank 191st in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
Tulane ranks 99th in blocks per game (3.4) while Wichita State ranks 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
The Shockers rank 159th in assists per game (13.2) while the Green Wave rank 161st in assists allowed per game (13.6).
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The Green Wave’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 8.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
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