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Charlotte 49ers favored over Tulane Green Wave in American Athletic Conference opener

On Tuesday, the Tulane Green Wave will face off against the Charlotte 49ers in the opening game of the American Athletic Conference for both teams. Tulane, coming off a win against Dillard and a loss to Florida State, has lost six of their last eight games. Charlotte, who recently lost to Charleston, will be without player Jeremiah Oden. The betting favorite in this match-up is Charlotte, opening at -2.5. Be sure to check out the latest betting opportunities and sportsbook promos for this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Green Wave +120 | 49ers -144
• Spread: Green Wave +2.5 (-110) | 49ers -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Charlotte will win straight-up is 59%.

Tulane vs Charlotte Stats

Tulane Green Wave

Tulane Green Wave basketball team is currently scoring an average of 75.0 points per game while allowing an average of 67.2 points per game. They are shooting 42.2% overall and 33.4% from 3-point territory. On defense, they are holding opponents to 38.0% overall shooting and 30.7% from 3-point territory. The team is led in scoring by Kaleb Banks with an average of 17.9 points per game. Rowan Brumbaugh follows with an average of 13.2 points per game. Tulane has a power ranking of 164 and are ranked 201 in offense and 84 in defense. They have a record of 6-7 (5-6 ATS) this season. Offensively, they are ranked 301 in field goal percentage and 206 in 3-point shooting percentage. Defensively, they are ranked 16 in opponent field goal percentage and 92 in opponent 3-point shooting percentage. Overall, the team averages 38.54 rebounds per game, 15.15 offensive assists, and 11.15 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow 35.85 defensive rebounds per game, 13.92 defensive assists, and 12.77 turnovers per game.

Charlotte 49ers Analysis

The Charlotte 49ers have been performing moderately on both offense and defense this season. They are scoring an average of 73.9 points per game and allowing an average of 73.8 points per game, ranking 235th and 249th respectively. Charlotte's shooting percentages are below average, with 42.8% overall and 29.3% from three-point territory. However, they have standout players such as Nik Graves, who leads the team in scoring with 17.3 points per game, and Giancarlo Rosado, who averages 13.1 points per game. The 49ers have recorded a power ranking of 181, with a 7-6 overall record. They will need to improve their shooting percentages and defensive efforts to secure more wins in the future.

Tulane Dominates Both Ends of the Court, Charlotte Struggles on Defense

Tulane's offensive efficiency is evident through their 75.0 points per game average, while their defense demonstrates strength by only allowing 67.2 points per game. In contrast, Charlotte's offense averages 73.9 points per game, but their defense struggles, giving up an average of 73.8 points per game. This leaves the 49ers with minimal room for error. Tulane's defense is particularly noteworthy, holding opponents to a field goal shooting percentage of 38% and a three-point shooting percentage of 30.7%, both ranking among the top quarter in the nation. On the other hand, Charlotte's shooting percentages are less impressive, with an overall shooting percentage of 42.8% and a three-point shooting percentage of 29.3%. Opponents are shooting 46.2% overall against the 49ers defense.

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