Wyoming Cowboys vs Tulane Green Wave NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

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Wyoming Cowboys vs Tulane Green Wave NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

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%.