Tulane Green Wave vs Charlotte 49ers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24
The Green Wave and 49ers are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The 49ers will host the game at Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC. This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Charlotte is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Tulane.
TULANE GREEN WAVE VS CHARLOTTE 49ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charlotte 49ers -2.5
This game will be played at Halton Arena at 2:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.
WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the 49ers.
- Not only will Charlotte pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Do the Green Wave Stand a Chance in Charlotte?
The Green Wave fell to 4-7 on the season after a 77-64 loss to Florida State on Saturday. Tulane was a +10.5 point underdog going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, which was below the O/U line of 147.5.
Tulane struggled in the first half, trailing 37-22 at halftime. They managed to score 42 points in the second half while allowing 40, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
Tulane struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 13.6% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, but they did manage to connect on 84% of their free throws, going 21 for 25.
Kaleb Banks led the way with 33 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 55% overall, though he was just 1 of 5 from beyond the arc. Jamir Watkins added 29 points and 5 assists, hitting 2 of 6 threes, while Rowan Brumbaugh struggled from deep, going 1 for 9.
Despite Tulane’s defensive efforts, they allowed 77 points, with their opponent shooting 33% from the field on 20/59 attempts. The Green Wave gave up 17 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Tulane held their opponent to just 3/22 shooting, a 13% success rate. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 attempts for 84%. Tulane also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.
Can the 49ers Secure a Win at Home?
Charlotte’s season record dropped to 6-6 after an 84-81 home loss to Charleston on Wednesday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the 49ers kept it close, covering the spread. The total points of 165 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.
Charlotte was down 46-31 at halftime but made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring Charleston 50-38. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t complete the rally.
Charlotte put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 27 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, but they managed to connect on 52.8% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the 49ers shot 75.8%, making 25 of 33 attempts.
Ante Brzovic was dominant, scoring 32 points on 13 of 18 shooting and grabbing 14 rebounds. Jaehshon Thomas added 23 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three, while AJ Smith contributed 17 points, connecting on 2 of 4 from deep.
Even though Charlotte held their opponent to 39% shooting, they still gave up 84 points. The 49ers allowed 19 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 52% success rate for the opposing team.
From beyond the arc, Charlotte’s defense limited their opponent to just 6 made threes on 27 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25 free throws, shooting 75%.