Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs Tulane Green Wave NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/2/24
Betting on today’s Lions 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 odds for this non-conference game currently have Tulane as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141 points.
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS VS TULANE GREEN WAVE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tulane Green Wave -7.5
This game will be played at Devlin Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 2nd.
WHY BET THE TULANE GREEN WAVE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Green Wave.
- Not only will Tulane pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Lions Pull Off a Win at New Orleans?
The Lions picked up a 76-60 win over North Dakota on Wednesday, November 27th. Southeastern Louisiana was a +1 underdog going into the game but not only won, they covered the spread. The combined points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 139.
Leading 33-29 at halftime, the Lions stepped up in the 2nd half, scoring 43 points while holding North Dakota to 31.
Southeastern Louisiana put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (8/16), while connecting on 75% of their free throws (18/24).
Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 17 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Amar Kuljuhovic contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Brody Rowbury and Treysen Eaglestaff each added 13 points, despite shooting struggles from the field.
Southeastern Louisiana’s defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, hitting 25 of 53 shots. Inside the arc, the Lions allowed 17 of 37 shooting for 45%.
From three-point range, Southeastern Louisiana’s defense conceded 8 threes on 16 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 for 75%. The Lions allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Will the Green Wave Win at Devlin Fieldhouse?
Tulane’s season took a hit with an 89-66 loss to Belmont on Wednesday. The Green Wave, who were -2 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, just over the 153.5 O/U line.
After trailing 45-35 at halftime, Tulane couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring just 31 points in the second half while allowing 44. The Green Wave will need to regroup after this tough road loss.
Tulane’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They made 14 of 18 free throws, hitting 77.8% from the line, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds, with 11 assists as a team.
Tyler Lundblade and Asher Woods both hit 50% of their shots, with Lundblade knocking down 5 of 10 threes. Aidan Noyes was 4 of 6 from deep, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Jonathan Pierre and Joshua Jean Pierre each contributed 13 points and 6 rebounds, with Pierre adding 6 assists.
Tulane’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 15/26.
From beyond the arc, Tulane’s defense allowed 21 threes on 49 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 9 shots, or 75%.