Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Tulane Green Wave NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24
The Wildcats and Green Wave are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Green Wave will host the game at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, LA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149 points, with Tulane being favored by -12 over Bethune-Cookman.
BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS VS TULANE GREEN WAVE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +12
This game will be played at Devlin Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Green Wave.
- Even though we have Tulane winning straight-up, we like Bethune-Cookman at +12.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Wildcats Defense Show Up on the Road?
Bethune-Cookman picked up a 75-62 win over South Carolina State on Saturday, November 16th. The Wildcats, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 137, falling short of the 149.5 O/U line.
After leading 31-25 at halftime, Bethune-Cookman scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37 points to the Bulldogs.
Bethune-Cookman put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 12 attempts (8.3%), but excelled inside, making 58.5% of their two-point shots.
Brayon Freeman led the way with 20 points and 4 assists, while Tre Thomas added 17 points, hitting 1 of 4 from deep. Reggie Ward Jr. contributed 13 points and 15 rebounds, and the Wildcats shot 80% from the free-throw line, connecting on 24 of 30 attempts.
Despite giving up 62 points, Bethune-Cookman allowed their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 58% on two-point attempts (24/41). However, they limited the damage from beyond the arc, holding the other team to just 1/12 shooting from three-point range (8%).
The Wildcats also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 24 attempts (80%). On the boards, Bethune-Cookman gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Does Tulane Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Tulane Green Wave Recent Game/Games
Tulane dropped to 1-2 on the season after a 75-67 road loss to Furman on Friday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Green Wave failed to cover the spread.
Tulane trailed 32-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, allowing 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 153-point O/U line.
In their latest game, Tulane’s offense put up 67 points, shooting 42.6% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, and they connected on 78.9% of their free throws, going 15-for-19 from the line.
PJay Smith Jr. led the way with 29 points, hitting 6 of 11 from deep and shooting 50% overall. Nick Anderson added 19 points, also shooting 50% from three, while Gregg Glenn III contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Even though Tulane allowed 75 points, they held their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, Tulane’s defense limited their opponent to 40% shooting, as they converted 9 of 22 two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Tulane’s opponent attempted 36 threes, making 13, which is 36% shooting. Tulane also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 18, shooting 81%. Tulane gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.