A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the UConn Huskies (9-5, 0-2 AAC) when they welcome the Tulane Green Wave (9-5, 1-1 AAC) to Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Tulane Green Wave at UConn Huskies Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Huskies were beaten by the South Florida Bulls, 75-60, while the Green Wave beat the Cincinnati Bearcats, 76-71.
The Green Wave knocked down 24 of their 27 free throws (88.9 percent), while the Bearcats had a turnover percentage of 21.1 (above their season average of 17.9). UConn, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.463 vs. 0.519). James Bouknight led the way for UConn, contributing 11 points and six rebounds. Christion Thompson played a key role for Tulane with 20 points and nine rebounds.
The Huskies won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 87-71. The Huskies’ 9.7 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Green Wave, who had a mark of 17.5. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, UConn should have a considerable advantage. The Huskies defense ranks 31st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.442), while the Tulane offense is ranked 165th in effective field goal percentage (0.504). Additionally, the Green Wave commit the 48th-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while the gambling defense of the Huskies causes the 44th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.4 percent).
Tulane vs. UConn Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UConn, ATS Winner – UConn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UConn ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Tulane ranks 241st (25.9).
- The Huskies rank 85th in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Green Wave rank 255th (32.2).
- Tulane ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.6) while UConn ranks 147th (7.1).
- The Huskies rank second in blocks per game (7.1) while the Green Wave rank 187th (1.9).
- UConn ranks 52nd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Tulane ranks 225th (15.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
- The Green Wave have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Tulane has defeated opponents by an average of 4.1 points.
