Southern Miss. Golden Eagles vs
Tulane Green WavePredictions & Preview

Southern Miss looks to extend winning streak against struggling Tulane in non-conference showdown

This content provides a preview of a non-conference college basketball game between Southern Miss and Tulane. Southern Miss is coming off a win against Alabama State, while Tulane suffered a loss to George Mason in their previous games. Southern Miss has historically held an advantage in the series, but Tulane has won the last four meetings. Tulane is favored to win this upcoming matchup with the current line set at Tulane -5.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Eagles +100 | Green Wave +100
• Spread: Golden Eagles +5.5 (-110) | Green Wave -5.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 149 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tulane will win straight-up is 50%.

Southern Miss. vs Tulane Stats

Southern Miss. Golden Eagles

Southern Miss secured their second consecutive victory with a win over Alabama State, improving their season record to 4-4. Despite facing a halftime deficit and a close game in the second half, the Golden Eagles pulled off a 15-0 run to seal the victory. Cobie Montgomery's 21 points led the team in scoring. Offensively, Southern Miss averages 77.6 points per game and shoots 50% from the field. Defensively, they allow 77.8 points per game. Key players include Denijay Harris, Neftali Alvarez, and Christian Watson. The team shoots 45.5% from the field and averages 8.3 three-pointers per game at a 34.4% success rate. Southern Miss ranks 149th in offense, 313th in defense, and 236th in power rankings. They are 3-4 against the spread this season.

Tulane Green Wave Analysis

Tulane Green Wave had a strong start to the season with a 3-0 record, but they have struggled recently, losing their fifth game in a row and sixth in their last seven games. In their latest game against George Mason, they were outscored 45-20 in the first half and ultimately fell short, despite a strong effort in the second half. The team is currently 4-6 overall and has yet to play in AAC play. Key players like Kaleb Banks, Rowan Brumbaugh, and Kam Williams provide solid scoring options for Tulane. The team's shooting percentage is below the national average, but they excel at the free-throw line. Defensively, they give up an average of 68.2 points per game. Tulane ranks 288th in power rankings and 229th in offense, averaging 73.56 points per game while allowing 67.33 points per game on defense. They will need to improve their shooting percentages and defensive performance to turn their season around.

Southern Miss poised for victory against struggling Tulane in upcoming matchup

There are significant disparities between the two teams competing in this upcoming matchup. Southern Miss excels in scoring but struggles defensively, while Tulane faces challenges in scoring but maintains strong defensive capabilities. Both teams showcase comparable performances in rebounding. Tulane displays proficiency in free throw shooting, whereas Southern Miss excels in field goal shooting. Additionally, Southern Miss currently holds a winning streak of two games, whereas Tulane has faced five consecutive losses and only one win in their last seven games. Despite their efforts, Tulane has struggled against teams with higher rankings this season, often due to poor shooting performances. It is anticipated that Southern Miss will claim victory on the road based on these factors.

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