Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Tulane Green Wave NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/2/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Hurricane and Green Wave. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPNU, and it’s hosted by the Green Wave at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Tulane is favored by -9.5 to win at home against Tulsa.
TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE VS TULANE GREEN WAVE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +9.5
This game will be played at Devlin Fieldhouse at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 2nd.
WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Green Wave.
- Even though we have Tulane winning straight-up, we like Tulsa at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can Tulsa Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game/Games
Tulsa dropped to 7-12 on the season following a 78-68 home loss to UAB on Wednesday. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Golden Hurricane not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 146 fell short of the 153.5-point over/under line.
Tulsa trailed 36-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, where they were outscored 42-36.
Tulsa’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 42.9% of their attempts.
Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 28 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from three. Dwon Odom added 17 points and 7 assists, connecting on 70% of his shots.
Despite Tulsa’s defensive efforts, they gave up 78 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 40% from the field. The Golden Hurricane conceded 18 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Tulsa’s defense held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 8 threes made on 28 attempts. However, they struggled with fouls, sending the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 6 free throws, a 42% rate. Tulsa also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.
Will Tulane Find a Way to Win at Home?
Tulane Green Wave Recent Game/Games
The Green Wave fell to 9-10 on the season after a 68-56 home loss to Memphis on Thursday, January 30th. Tulane entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the O/U line of 151.5.
Tulane trailed 29-26 at halftime and struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 39 points while scoring 30.
Tulane struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points with a field goal percentage of 36.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.7%, and they hit only 4 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 16.7% from deep. At the free-throw line, they connected on 10 of 17 attempts, shooting 58.8%.
Rowan Brumbaugh and Dain Dainja led the team with 19 points each, with Dainja shooting 72.7% from the field. Tulane grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the game.
Despite Tulane’s defensive efforts, they gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 36% from the field. Tulane allowed 17 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 50% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, Tulane’s defense held the other team to 4 made threes on 24 attempts, just 16% shooting. The Green Wave also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 58%.