Alcorn State Braves vs Tulane Green Wave NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24
Planning on watching today’s Braves 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+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and Tulane is favored by -17.5 at home against Alcorn State.
ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS TULANE GREEN WAVE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +17.5
This game will be played at Devlin Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 11th.
WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Green Wave.
- Even though we have Tulane winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +17.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Braves Pull the Upset on the Road?
Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games
The Braves faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 6th, as they took on the Utah State Aggies on the road. Going into the game, Alcorn State was a +27.5 point underdog, and they struggled to keep it close, losing 101-46.
Alcorn State fell behind early, trailing 52-14 at halftime. While they managed to score 32 points in the 2nd half, they still allowed 49 points. The game’s total points were 147, falling short of the 154-point O/U line.
Alcorn State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 46 points on 29.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, with two-point shooting at 26.5% (9/34) and three-point shooting at 33.3% (7/21).
They managed only 7 assists and 10 offensive rebounds, while shooting 63.6% from the free-throw line. Aubin Gateretse was a standout, going 11/11 from the field and finishing with 24 points and 6 rebounds in 22 minutes.
Alcorn State’s defense struggled, giving up 101 points on 51% shooting from the field. Their opponents hit 25 of 41 two-point attempts, good for 61%.
From beyond the arc, Alcorn State allowed 12 threes on 31 attempts (38%). They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws (83%).
Do the Green Wave Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Tulane opened their season with an 80-64 win over Louisiana-Monroe at home on Friday. The Green Wave, who were -11.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
After leading 42-27 at halftime, Tulane scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 154 O/U line.
Tulane put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55%. They connected on 10 of 25 three-point attempts, hitting 40% from deep, while their two-point shooting was 51.4% (18/35).
Rowan Brumbaugh led the way, hitting 6 of 8 from beyond the arc, finishing with 22 points and 3 assists. Kaleb Banks added 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Tulane struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 53.8% (14/26).
Tulane’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Tulane’s defense conceded 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they hit 14 free throws, shooting 53%. Tulane gave up 10 offensive rebounds.