New Orleans Privateers vs Tulane Green Wave Matchup

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

New Orleans vs Tulane Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Privateers 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 for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Tulane is favored by -17 against New Orleans in a non-conference matchup.

New Orleans vs. Tulane Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: New Orleans Privateers at Tulane Green Wave
Where: New Orleans at Devlin Fieldhouse
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds TULANE -17, NO +1320 | TULANE -4600 O/U 148.5

Privateers Preview: Can the Privateers Lock in a Road Win?

New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games

New Orleans fell 73-62 to Robert Morris on Sunday, November 17th. The Privateers were +10 point underdogs going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, just under the O/U line of 141.5.

After trailing 35-27 at halftime, New Orleans couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 38.

Privateers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Privateers struggled offensively, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they managed only 4 offensive rebounds.

James White led the team with 26 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. DJ Smith added 20 points, shooting 50% from three, while Alvaro Folgueiras contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, also connecting on 50% of his threes.

Privateers Team Defense

New Orleans gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field on 22 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 54% shooting, with 13 of 24 two-point shots going in.

From three-point range, New Orleans held their opponents to 32% shooting, as they made 9 of 28 attempts. At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 71%, converting 20 of 28. New Orleans also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Green Wave Preview: Will Tulane Come Through as Home Favorites?

Tulane’s latest outing was a 72-57 home win over Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday, November 19th. The Green Wave, who were -14 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 147-point over/under line.

Tulane took control early, leading 42-31 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 30 points while holding Bethune-Cookman to 26, showcasing a strong defensive effort.

Green Wave Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Tulane's offense put up 72 points, shooting 41.3% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.6%, and they hit 61.1% of their free throws. The Green Wave grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists.

Kaleb Banks and Brayon Freeman each scored 22 points, with Banks shooting 56.2% and adding 10 rebounds. Freeman hit 3 of 10 from deep, while Rowan Brumbaugh contributed 20 points and 10 assists, despite shooting just 12.5% from three.

Green Wave Team Defense

Tulane's defense held their opponent to just 57 points, with the Green Wave limiting them to 41% shooting overall. Inside the arc, Tulane allowed 17 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Tulane's defense gave up 9 threes on 28 attempts, with their opponent shooting 32%. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 61%.

Privateers vs Green Wave Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

New Orleans has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 64 points per game while allowing 74. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Although Tulane has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-3. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
The last five games that New Orleans was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Green Wave have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 7-3.