Tulane Green Wave vs. East Carolina Pirates Free Prediction 01/31/19

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The Tulane Green Wave (4-15, 0-7 AAC) head to Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum to go head-to-head against the East Carolina Pirates (8-11, 1-6 AAC). Both teams will will try to put an end to their losing streaks. The Green Wave are on a nine-game skid, while the Pirates have lost five consecutive games. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Tulane Green Wave at East Carolina Pirates ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Pirates lost big to the South Florida Bulls, 77-57, while the Green Wave were beaten by the SMU Mustangs, 85-75.

Tulane had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 27.3) while East Carolina had a better free throw rate (0.189 vs. 0.185). East Carolina’s Jayden Gardner had a good game, recording 15 points and 15 rebounds. Jordan Cornish played a key role for Tulane with 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.

This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Pirates won the most recent matchup 82-80. East Carolina made nine of their 16 three pointers (56.3 percent), while Tulane was 8-27 (29.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Tulane vs. East Carolina Free Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – East Carolina, ATS Winner – East Carolina, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • East Carolina ranks 44th in steals per game (7.7) while Tulane ranks 203rd (4.8).
  • The Green Wave rank 211th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while the Pirates rank 265th (18.2).
  • The Pirates rank 88th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Green Wave rank 244th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
  • East Carolina ranks 64th in blocks per game (3.9) while Tulane ranks 129th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Green Wave have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
  • The Pirates’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 18.4, up from 3.6 for the season.