Houston Cougars (17-1) vs. Tulane Green Wave (12-5)
January 17, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Tulane Green Wave +10 / Houston Cougars -10; Over/Under: +148.5
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The Houston Cougars and Tulane Green Wave meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Houston Cougars Preview
The Houston Cougars are averaging 75.9 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 52.9 points on 34 percent shooting. Marcus Sasser is averaging 16.6 points 2.8 rebounds, while Jarace Walker is averaging 10.4 points and 6.1 rebounds. Tramon Mark is the third double-digit scorer and J’Wan Roberts is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 25.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.
The Tulane Green Wave Preview
The Tulane Green Wave are averaging 81.9 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Jaylen Forbes is averaging 19.2 points and 1.8 assists, while Jalen Cook is averaging 18.3 points and 4.7 assists. Kevin Cross is the third double-digit scorer and Collin Holloway is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Tulane Green Wave are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free throw line. The Tulane Green Wave are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.4 rebounds per game.
Houston Cougars and Tulane Green Wave Trends
The Cougars are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games and 37-18 ATS in their last 55 games overall. The Green Wave are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The over is 5-1-1 in Cougars last 7 overall. The over is 6-1 in Green Wave last 7 overall. The road team is 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Houston Cougars are going to be big favorites for obvious reasons, and a blowout win would surprise nobody. However, the Tulane Green Wave have held their own this season with 12 wins and they’re shooting 50.3 percent in their last 5 games. At home, this is going to be a packed house and crazier atmosphere than normal. Could be a scare for the Cougars. Give me the points.
