The UConn Huskies (9-5, 0-2 AAC) welcome the Tulane Green Wave (9-5, 1-1 AAC) to Harry A. Gampel Pavilion as they look to extend their five-game home winning streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Tulane Green Wave vs. UConn Huskies ATS Prediction
The Green Wave come in on a high note after beating the Cincinnati Bearcats in their last matchup, 76-71. Tulane was effective at getting and making free throws. The Green Wave made 24 of their 27 free throws (88.9 percent), while the Bearcats were 12-13 (92.3 percent). Christion Thompson had a good outing for Tulane, finishing with 20 points and nine rebounds.
The last time the Huskies played, they were beaten by the South Florida Bulls, 75-60. Getting to the free throw line was one of South Florida’s largest advantages. They had 29 free throw attempts, while UConn had 16. With 11 points on 4-for-11 shooting, James Bouknight led UConn in scoring.
After the Huskies won the lone contest against the Green Wave last season, 87-71, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Huskies had a much better turnover percentage (9.7 vs. 17.5) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (22.2 vs. 18.2).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, UConn figures to have a significant 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). Moreover, the Green Wave rank 48th in turnover percentage (17.1 percent), while the Huskies rank 44th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.4 percent).
Tulane Green Wave at UConn Huskies ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: ATS Winner – UConn, O/U – Under
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UConn ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Tulane ranks 241st (25.9).
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).
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 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.
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).
