New Orleans Privateers vs Tulane Green Wave NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

The Privateers 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 line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Tulane is favored by -17 at home against New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS TULANE GREEN WAVE BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +17

This game will be played at Devlin Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:

• 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 New Orleans at +17.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Do the Privateers Have a Shot at a Win at New Orleans?

New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games

The Privateers dropped their latest game on Sunday, November 17th, falling 73-62 to Robert Morris. New Orleans was a +10 underdog going into the game and didn’t cover the spread.

New Orleans trailed 35-27 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed 38 points in the final 20 minutes. The game’s total points (135) fell short of the O/U line of 141.5.

In their latest game, the Privateers managed just 62 points, shooting 38.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 42.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1%, while connecting on 71.4% of their free throws (20/28).

Offensive rebounding was limited to just 4 boards, and they recorded 10 assists. James White led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 47.4% overall and 42.9% from three. DJ Smith added 20 points, hitting 50% from deep, and Alvaro Folgueiras contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, also shooting 50% from three-point range.

Despite New Orleans giving up 73 points, they held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, with 22 made field goals on 52 attempts. The Privateers allowed 13 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, a 54% shooting performance.

From beyond the arc, New Orleans’ defense gave up 9 three-pointers on 28 attempts, with the opponent shooting 32%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 20 for 71%. The Privateers allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Can the Green Wave Deliver Being Favored at Home?

The Green Wave improved to 3-1 on the season with a 72-57 win over Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday. Tulane, who were -14 point favorites, covered the spread with the win.

Tulane led 42-31 at halftime and allowed just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the O/U line of 147.

Kaleb Banks and Brayon Freeman each put up 22 points for Tulane, with Banks shooting 56.2% from the field and adding 10 rebounds. Freeman hit 3 of 10 from deep, while Rowan Brumbaugh contributed 20 points and 10 assists, despite shooting just 12.5% from three.

As a team, Tulane shot 41.3% overall and 32.1% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists, while hitting 61.1% of their free throws.

Tulane’s defense held their opponent to 57 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The Green Wave gave up 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 48% shooting clip.

From beyond the arc, Tulane’s opponent hit 9 of 28 threes, shooting 32%. They also went 11/18 from the free-throw line, making 61% of their foul shots. Tulane allowed 16 offensive rebounds.