Wyoming Cowboys vs Tulane Green Wave NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
This article was published on Nov 26, 2024. Today’s picks College Basketball picks

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cowboys and Green Wave. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on CBSS, and it’s hosted by the Green Wave at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Tulane is favored by -1.5 against Wyoming in a non-conference matchup.
WYOMING COWBOYS VS TULANE GREEN WAVE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tulane Green Wave -1.5
This game will be played at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya at 6:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE TULANE GREEN WAVE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Green Wave.
- Not only will Tulane pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Wyoming?
Wyoming edged out a 64-61 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Friday, November 22nd, but it wasn’t as comfortable as expected. The Cowboys were -11.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, which was under the O/U line of 142.
Wyoming looked strong early, leading 36-26 at halftime. However, they allowed 35 points in the second half while scoring just 28 themselves, making the game closer than anticipated.
Wyoming’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37% from the field and 22.7% from beyond the arc, resulting in only 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit just 57.6% of their free throws, going 19-for-33 from the line.
Kam Burton was a bright spot, scoring 20 points in 23 minutes, shooting 77.8% overall and 66.7% from three. Jordan Nesbitt added 13 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, while the team managed just 5 assists and pulled down 17 offensive boards.
Wyoming’s defense held their opponent to 61 points, allowing them to shoot just 37% from the field. Inside the arc, they gave up 15 baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Wyoming’s defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 19, shooting 57%. Wyoming allowed 17 offensive rebounds.
Does Tulane Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Tulane Green Wave Recent Game
Tulane suffered a surprising 93-87 home loss to New Orleans on Friday, November 22nd. The Green Wave, who were -18.5 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 39-27 at halftime, Tulane scored 52 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points, making a comeback difficult. The total points for the game reached 180, going over the O/U line of 148.
Tulane put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field and 26.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 26 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 48.8% success rate on two-point shots.
James White led the way with 31 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.4% overall. Kam Williams also contributed significantly, scoring 19 points and hitting 4 of 7 threes, finishing with 8 rebounds as well.
Despite Tulane’s defensive efforts, they gave up 93 points in their last game. The Green Wave allowed their opponent to shoot 40% from the field, with 27 made field goals on 67 attempts.
From two-point range, Tulane’s opponent shot 48%, hitting 20 of 41 attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 7 of 26 threes, shooting 26%. Tulane also sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 26 free throws, shooting 78%.
