Belmont Bruins vs Tulane Green Wave Matchup

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

Tulane vs Belmont Prediction

Looking to win big? The Green Wave and Bruins face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Bruins are hosting the game at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico. Tulane is favored by -1 in this non-conference contest against Belmont. The game's over/under currently sits at 151.5 points.

Tulane vs. Belmont Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Tulane Green Wave at Belmont Bruins
  • Where: Cancun at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
  • Date: Wednesday, November 27th
  • Betting Odds TULANE -1, TULANE -118 | BELM -102 O/U 151.5

Green Wave Preview: Do the Green Wave Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Tulane’s season hit a bump on Tuesday with a narrow 64-63 loss to Wyoming. The Green Wave, who were -2 favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 127, well under the 141.5 O/U line.

Tulane led 40-34 at halftime but struggled offensively in the second half, scoring just 23 points while allowing Wyoming to put up 30. This second-half performance was a key factor in their loss.

Green Wave Offense Breakdown

Tulane's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 20% from three-point range, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, but they did manage to hit 82.6% of their free throws, going 19-for-23 from the line.

Obi Agbim led the way with 18 points, despite shooting 35.7% overall and 28.6% from deep. Asher Woods added 15 points, and Kam Williams and Rowan Brumbaugh each contributed 13 points, with Williams also grabbing 8 rebounds. Kaleb Banks had a tough shooting night, going 2-for-13, but pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds.

Green Wave Team Defense

Tulane's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 64 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 16/39, a 41% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Tulane's defense was even more effective, with their opponent hitting only 4 of 20 threes, a 20% clip. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 19 free throws.

Bruins Preview: Will Belmont Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?

Belmont's season took a hit with a 77-63 home loss to Loyola Marymount on Tuesday. The Bruins, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the O/U line of 154.

Belmont trailed 36-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 38 points while allowing 41.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Belmont's offense managed just 63 points, shooting 39.2% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they hit 71.4% of their free throws, going 10-for-14 from the line.

Will Johnston led the Bruins with 22 points, connecting on 4-of-9 from beyond the arc. Jonathan Pierre and Joshua Jean Pierre each added 17 points, shooting 3-of-5 from deep, while Jevon Porter contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds.

Bruins Team Defense

Belmont's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field on 29 of 74 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Bruins' defense saw the other team hit 12 of 34 shots, a 35% success rate. Belmont also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 71%. The Bruins gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Green Wave vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Tulane has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 75 points per game in these games.
  • In their last five home games, Belmont has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 72. The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
  • The last ten games that Belmont was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Green Wave have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.

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