Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs Tulane Green Wave Matchup

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

Southeastern Louisiana vs Tulane Prediction

Betting on today's Lions and Green Wave game? Catch the action at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, LA, as the Green Wave hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141 points, and Tulane is favored by -7.5 vs. Southeastern Louisiana.

Southeastern Louisiana vs. Tulane Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Tulane Green Wave
Where: New Orleans at Devlin Fieldhouse
Date: Monday, December 2nd
Betting Odds TULANE -7.5, SELOU +248 | TULANE -318 O/U 141

Lions Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Lions?

Southeastern Louisiana picked up a 76-60 win over North Dakota on Wednesday, November 27th. The Lions were +1 underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 139.

Leading 33-29 at halftime, the Lions pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Fighting Hawks 43-31.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Southeastern Louisiana's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.7%, thanks in part to hitting 50% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-16 from three-point range.

At the free-throw line, the Lions shot 75%, converting 18 of 24 attempts. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting, while Amar Kuljuhovic added 14 points and 7 rebounds, contributing 4 assists.

Lions Team Defense

Despite Southeastern Louisiana's defense giving up 60 points, they allowed their opponents to shoot 47% from the field, with 25 made baskets on 53 attempts. The Lions' defense held their opponent to 45% shooting on two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 37 tries.

From beyond the arc, Southeastern Louisiana allowed 8 three-pointers on 16 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 75%, converting 18 of 24 attempts. The Lions also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Green Wave Preview: Can Tulane Lock in a Home Win?

Tulane’s season hit a bump with an 89-66 loss to Belmont on Wednesday. The Green Wave, who were -2 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 155, just over the 153.5 O/U line.

After trailing 45-35 at halftime, Tulane couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring only 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44.

Green Wave Offense Breakdown

Tulane's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, but they did hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 14-for-18 from the line.

Tyler Lundblade and Asher Woods both shot 50% from the field, with Lundblade hitting 5-of-10 from three. Aidan Noyes was 4-of-6 from deep, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Tulane grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and had 11 assists as a team.

Green Wave Team Defense

Tulane's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 36 made baskets on 75 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Tulane's opponents hit 21 threes on 49 attempts, good for 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws.

Lions vs Green Wave Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Southeastern Louisiana has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
In their last ten games at home, the Green Wave have a straight up record of 0-10 while going 2-8 vs. the spread. The team averaged 72 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Lions have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
As the betting favorite, the Green Wave have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Tulane posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.