Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave Matchup

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

Memphis vs Tulane Prediction

Betting on today's Tigers and Green Wave game? Catch the action at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, LA, as the Green Wave hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. Memphis come into this American Athletic conference matchup as the -7 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 150.5 points.

Memphis vs. Tulane Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Memphis Tigers at Tulane Green Wave
Where: New Orleans at Devlin Fieldhouse
Date: Thursday, January 30th
Betting Odds MPHS -7, MPHS -285 | TULANE +230 O/U 150.5

Tigers Preview: Is It the Tigers Game to Lose on the Road?

Memphis Tigers Recent Game/Games

Memphis improved to 16-4 on the season with a 100-77 win over UAB on Sunday. The Tigers were -7 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 177, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.

Memphis took control early, leading 52-39 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding UAB to 38.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Memphis put up 100 points in their last game, shooting 62.3% from the field and 52.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.9%, with 24 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.

PJ Haggerty led the way with 23 points and 9 assists, while Dain Dainja added 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting. Efrem Johnson also scored 21, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate.

Tigers Team Defense

Memphis struggled defensively, giving up 77 points on 62% shooting from the field. They allowed 65% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 29 of 44 shots.

From beyond the arc, Memphis allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 25 times, where they made 15 free throws. Memphis gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

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

Tulane Green Wave Recent Game/Games

Tulane evened their season record to 9-9 with an 82-71 win over Rice on Saturday. Entering the game as +1 point underdogs, the Green Wave not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.

Trailing 37-36 at halftime, Tulane turned things around by scoring 46 points in the second half while holding Rice to 34. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the over/under line of 140.5.

Green Wave Offense Breakdown

Tulane's offense put up 82 points in their latest game, shooting 51.8% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 61.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 3 of 14 threes (21.4%).

Denver Anglin led the way with 27 points, hitting 6 of 9 threes, while Gregg Glenn III added 17 points, shooting 77.8% from the field. The Green Wave also made 21 of 27 free throws (77.8%) and finished with just 7 assists as a team.

Green Wave Team Defense

Despite giving up 21 offensive rebounds, Tulane's defense held strong, allowing just 71 points on 28% shooting. The Green Wave limited their opponent to 32% from two-point range, with only 8 made shots on 25 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Tulane's defense gave up 10 threes on 39 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws, shooting 75%.

Tigers vs Green Wave Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, Memphis has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 82 points per game.
In their last three home games, Tulane has averaged 76 points per game while allowing 77. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
The Green Wave have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 3-0, while going 1-2 against the spread.