Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Prediction, 12/31/1969 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025

Location: Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN+

The Memphis Tigers (16-4) are hitting the road to Devlin Fieldhouse on Thursday where they will go up against the Tulane Green Wave (11-9).

The Memphis Tigers took the court against UAB and took home the win by a score of 100-77 in their last contest. Memphis finished with a 62.3% FG percentage (38 out of 61) and converted 9 of 17 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, the Tigers buried 15 of 25 tries for a rate of 60.0%. In reference to getting rebounds, they earned a total of 35 with 6 of them being of the offensive sort. They also doled out 24 dimes for the contest while forcing the other team into 16 turnovers and earning 11 steals. Pertaining to defending, Memphis allowed 38.5% from the field on 25 of 65 shooting. UAB dished out 13 assists and had 10 steals for the game. Moreover, UAB snagged 27 rebounds (9 offensive, 18 defensive), but didn't have a block. UAB ended up going 76.0% when shooting free throws by knocking down 19 of their 25 tries. They made 8 of their 21 tries from beyond the arc. In relation to fouls, the Tigers walked away with 19 and UAB racked up 19 fouls.

PJ Haggerty is one guy who was a factor in this contest. He accounted for 23 points on 9 out of 16 shooting. He played for 34 mins and also collected 6 rebounds. He finished the contest at 56.3% from the floor and totaled 9 assists.

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Memphis steps onto the court with a win-loss record of 16-4 on the campaign. They average 79.0 points per contest (77th in Division 1) while hitting 47.3% from the field. The Tigers are shooting 39.5% on three-point shots (157 of 397) and 72.0% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Memphis is grabbing 35.0 boards per game and has tallied 264 assists for the season, which is 253rd in the nation in terms of passing the rock. They are giving up possession 14.7 times per game and as a team they are committing 18.0 fouls per contest.

Defensively, the Tigers are able to force 14.4 turnovers every game while drawing 19.1 personal fouls. They are giving up 32.7% on shots from beyond the perimeter and they are ranked 237th in the country in PPG allowed (73.2). The Tigers defensively are allowing an opponent FG percentage of 41.6% (503 of 1,210) and they surrender 35.1 rebounds per game as a unit. They are 220th in college in giving up assists with 278 relinquished this season.

When they last stepped on the court, the Tulane Green Wave took home the win by a final score of 82-71 when they faced Rice. In regard to cleaning the glass, Tulane permitted Rice to get 40 overall (19 offensive). They finished the game shooting 25.6% from beyond the arc by going 10 out of 39 and finished the contest at 25 out of 33 from the free throw line (75.8%). The Green Wave permitted Rice to make 18 of 64 attempts from the floor which had them shooting 28.1% for the matchup. Overall, the Green Wave shot 29 for 56 from the floor which had them shooting 51.8%. When it comes to three-point attempts, Tulane converted 3 of 14 attempts (21.4%). They were able to knock down 21 of those for a rate of 77.8%. Rice was called for 23 fouls in the game which got the Green Wave to the free throw line for a total of 27 tries. They turned it over 10 times, while recording 8 steals in the matchup. The Green Wave were able to collect 28 defensive boards and 7 offensive boards for a total of 35 in this matchup.

Gregg Glenn III ended up being a factor for the Green Wave in this game. He made 7 out of 9 in this game for a rate of 77.8%, and had 6 rebounds. He recorded 17 points in his 26 minutes on the hardwood and added 3 assists in this matchup.

Tulane has a mark of 11-9 so far this season. The Green Wave are responsible for committing 18.1 personal fouls every game and they shoot 77.2% from the charity stripe. They are assisting teammates 15.7 times per contest (72nd in college) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 11.2 times per game. Tulane has totaled 1,531 pts this year (76.6 per contest) and they average 36.0 boards per game. As an offense, the Green Wave are hitting on 44.8% from the field, which ranks 181st in the nation.

The Tulane defense allows 29.9% on 3-pointers (148 of 495) and their opponents are connecting on 74.6% of their free throw attempts. They have allowed 13.8 assists and 36.0 rebounds every game, which has them ranked 238th and 267th in those defensive categories. The Green Wave defensively are ranked 94th in the country in PPG given up with 68.6. They are forcing 13.2 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 39.6% from the floor (26th in college hoops).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Memphis

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