Memphis Tigers (15-3) vs. Tulane Green Wave (11-6)
January 21, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Tulane Green Wave +2.5; Over/Under: 168.5
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The Memphis Tigers will play the Tulane Green Wave in an AAC game on Sunday afternoon at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, Louisiana. Memphis has won 10 of their last 11 games, while Tulane has lost three of their last four. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Memphis vs Tulane prediction.
Memphis Preview
The Memphis Tigers are 15-3 (4-1) this year after they lost to South Florida by a score of 74-73 in their last game. Memphis led 47-32 at halftime, but they were out scored 42-26 in the second half in the loss. The Tigers shot 41.5% from the field and they were +4 in rebounding margin in the game. Memphis had won their previous 10 games, with notable wins against Texas A&M, Clemson, Virginia, and SMU. The Tigers are scoring 81.3 points per game with 37.2 rebounds per game and 13.4 assists per game, while allowing 74.3 points against per game this year. David Jones is averaging 21.1 points per game, 6.6 rebounds per game, and 1.8 steals per game. Memphis is shooting 46.5% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this season.
Tulane Preview
The Tulane Green Wave are 11-6 (2-3) this season after they lost to UAB by a score of 83-69 in their last game. Tulane trailed 39-33 at halftime and they allowed 44 points in the second half for the loss. The Green Wave shot 39.7% from the field and were -20 in rebounding margin in the game. Tulane defeated Tulsa by a score of 94-87 in the game prior to UAB, but lost to FAU and North Texas before that. The Green Wave are scoring 86.1 points per game with 33.1 rebounds per game and 14.6 assists per game, while allowing 78.9 points against per game this season. Kevin Cross is averaging 17.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. Tulane is shooting 49.7% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this year.
Memphis vs Tulane Betting Prediction
Memphis had their 10 game winning streak snapped in their last game, but they are ranked #10 in the country and they are looking to bounce back here. The Tigers are scoring 81.3 points per game and they are shooting 46.5% from the field, but they will play a Tulane team that can score a lot of points quickly. The Green Wave are scoring 86.1 points per game and shooting 49.7% from the field, but they are allowing 78.9 points against per game on defense this year. Despite those great offensive numbers, we have seen Tulane drop three of their last four games and they will play an even better team here. Take Memphis on the road.
