Alcorn State Braves vs Tulane Green Wave Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Alcorn State vs Tulane NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in New Orleans.

Alcorn State vs Tulane Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Braves versus the Green Wave? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, LA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and Tulane is favored by -17.5 at home against Alcorn State.

Alcorn State vs. Tulane Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Alcorn State Braves at Tulane Green Wave
Where: New Orleans at Devlin Fieldhouse
Date: Monday, November 11th
Betting Odds TULANE -17.5, ALCST +925 | TULANE -1800 O/U 155.5

Braves Preview: Will the Braves Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games

The Braves faced a tough road matchup against Utah State on Wednesday, November 6th, losing 101-46. Entering the game as +27.5 point underdogs, Alcorn State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Alcorn State fell behind 52-14 by halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 49. The total points for the game were 147, which was under the pre-game O/U line of 154.

Braves Offense Breakdown

Alcorn State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 46 points on 29.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, with two-point shooting at 26.5% (9/34) and three-point shooting at 33.3% (7/21).

The Braves had 10 offensive rebounds and 7 assists, with Aubin Gateretse leading the way, going 11/11 from the field for 24 points and 6 rebounds in 22 minutes. Ian Martinez added 12 points and 4 assists, hitting 2/4 from three-point range.

Braves Team Defense

Alcorn State's defense struggled, giving up 101 points on 51% shooting. The Braves allowed 37 field goals on 72 attempts.

Inside the arc, Alcorn State gave up 25 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 61% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 12 of 31 shots, or 38%. Alcorn State also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 83%.

Green Wave Preview: Will Tulane Make it Happen at Home?

Tulane opened their season with an 80-64 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Green Wave entered the game as -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Tulane took control early, leading 42-27 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 38 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 154-point over/under line.

Green Wave Offense Breakdown

Tulane's offense put up 80 points in their latest game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 25 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55%, and they hit 51.4% of their two-point shots.

Rowan Brumbaugh led the way, hitting 6 of 8 threes and finishing with 22 points. Kaleb Banks added 19 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall. Tulane struggled at the free-throw line, converting just 53.8% of their attempts.

Green Wave Team Defense

Despite giving up 64 points, Tulane’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, including 51% on two-point attempts (18/35). They also conceded 10 three-pointers on 25 attempts, a 40% success rate.

From the free-throw line, Tulane’s opponent struggled, hitting just 14 of 26 attempts for 53%. The Green Wave also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Braves vs Green Wave Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Braves last ten road games, the team averaged 65 points per game while allowing 70. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-2, while going 6-4 straight-up.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Tulane has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Braves have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Green Wave have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.