Tulane Green Wave vs Furman Paladins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
The Green Wave and Paladins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Paladins will host the game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 157 points, and Furman is favored by -3.5 at home against Tulane.
TULANE GREEN WAVE VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tulane Green Wave +3.5
This game will be played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE TULANE GREEN WAVE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Green Wave.
- Not only will Tulane pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Tulane Pull Off A Win at Bon Secours Wellness Arena?
Tulane cruised to an 84-51 victory over Alcorn State on Monday, November 11th, in their latest home game. The Green Wave entered as heavy favorites, -21.5, and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 154-point O/U line.
Tulane dominated early, leading 41-15 at halftime, but allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own.
Tulane’s offense put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 45.8% from the field. They hit 15 threes at a 42.9% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. At the line, they were perfect, going 15-for-15.
Kaleb Banks led the way with 25 points, hitting 5-of-8 from deep and 9-of-13 overall. He also grabbed 7 rebounds. Tulane dished out 21 assists and pulled down 13 offensive boards in the win.
Despite Tulane’s defensive efforts, they allowed 51 points while giving up 45% shooting from the field. The Green Wave defense conceded 15 threes on 35 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 42% from beyond the arc.
Tulane also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted all their attempts. The Green Wave gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can The Paladins Secure a Home Victory?
Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games
Furman picked up a 78-69 win over Jacksonville on Monday, November 11th. Playing at home, the Paladins were -8 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game hit 147, going over the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.
Furman trailed 36-33 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Jacksonville 45-33 to secure the win.
Furman put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They connected on 54.8% of their two-point attempts and hit 34.6% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 26 three-point tries. At the free-throw line, the Paladins shot 70.8%, converting 17 of 24 attempts.
Robert McCray V led the way with 26 points and 4 assists, while Charles Johnston added 25 points in just 20 minutes, shooting 88.9% from the field and 80% from three-point range. PJay Smith Jr. contributed 14 points and 6 assists, and Garrett Hien grabbed 14 rebounds to go with his 11 points.
Furman’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 45% from the field on 26 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the Paladins allowed 54% shooting, as their opponent connected on 17 of 31 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Furman’s opponent went 9 of 26, good for 34%. At the free-throw line, they hit 17 of 24, or 70%. The Paladins also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.