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Tulane vs. Memphis Prediction and Odds (Continue to Ride the Green Wave)

By Iain MacMillan

Tulane has been a fantastic bet so far this college basketball season, going 13-7 against the spread.
Tulane has been a fantastic bet so far this college basketball season, going 13-7 against the spread. / Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
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The Memphis Tigers were one of the most highly-touted teams heading into the 2021-22 college basketball season, but largely disappointed fans and bettors through their first few months of action. They may be finally starting to turn things around, as they carry a three-game winning streak into tonight's matchup with the Tulane Green Wave.

Tulane is just 10-10 on the year, but its been a sports betting darling, going 13-7 against the spread. Meanwhile, Memphis has been consistently losing bettors money, sporting a 7-12-1 ATS record on the year.

Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's AAC showdown.

Tulane vs. Memphis Odds, Spread, and Total

Spread:

  • Tulane +10 (-110)
  • Memphis -10 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Tulane +375
  • Memphis -500

Total:

  • 146.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Tulane vs. Memphis Betting Trends

  • Tulane is 5-0 ATS in its last five games.
  • Tulane is 4-2 ATS in its last six games vs. Memphis.
  • Memphis is 4-10-1 ATS in its alst 15 games.
  • The OVER is 13-7 in the last 20 meetings between these teams.

Tulane vs. Memphis Prediction and Pick

Tulane, despite being 13-7 against the spread this season, continues to be undervalued on the betting market. The Green Wave aren't a fantastic team by any stretch of the imagination, but they're well-rounded and do a lot of important things well.

For example, Tulane is one of the best teams in the country in not turning the ball over. The Green Wave rank 16th in the country in turnovers per possession, coughing it up on just 14.9% of possessions. That will play a big role in today's game against Memphis, as the Tigers' biggest issue all season has been turnovers. They rank 347th (11th last) in the country in turnovers per possession, and it's cost them mightily.

The offensive and defensive numbers aren't as far off as you'd imagine in a game featuring a 10-point spread. Tulane is 117th in effective field goal percentage, compared to Memphis at 58th. Tulane is also 155th in defensive efficiency, while Memphis is 49th.

Sure, the Tigers have the advantage in those two categories, but is it worth a 10-point spread, especially with their turnover issues? Absolutely not.

Pick: Tulane +10

Iain is 62-52-2 (+6.48 units) with his college basketball picks this season. You can find his detailed2022 betting record here.

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