Tulane Green Wave Struggle While SMU Mustangs Dominate in Upcoming AAC Showdown

Game outlook

In an upcoming AAC showdown, the Tulane Green Wave will face off against the SMU Mustangs. With a current record of 12-8, the Green Wave have struggled against the spread with an 8-10-1 record and have hit the over 11 times in their games this season. However, they recently suffered a loss at home against Charlotte. The Mustangs, on the other hand, have a slightly better record of 13-7 and have performed well against the spread with an 9-7 record. They have struggled to hit the over, with an 8-11 record in that category. It's worth noting that Tulane achieved a 2-0 victory against SMU in their previous encounters last season. As for the betting odds, SMU is considered the favorite, originally opening at -9, and the line has yet to move.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Green Wave +349 | Mustangs -463

Spread: Green Wave +9 (-110) | Mustangs -9 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 157 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that SMU will win straight-up is 82%.

Tulane Green Wave

The Tulane Green Wave are currently seeking their fourth conference win, despite struggling with inconsistency in conference play due to their shaky defense. They were able to secure overtime victories against Tulsa and Memphis in their first conference wins, but have since suffered two consecutive losses to UTSA and Charlotte. In terms of betting, the Green Wave have covered the spread in two of their last five games. Kevin Cross, the senior forward, has had an outstanding season, scoring at least 20 points in three of his last five games, including 28 points against Tulsa. Jaylen Forbes, the senior guard, scored 23 points in the loss against UTSA and has been averaging a reliable 15.1 PPG, although his shooting percentage for the season is 37%. Sion James, the junior guard, has reached double digits in three of his last four games and is averaging 13.8 PPG. Ranked 115th in DI in Ken Pomeroy's ratings, the Green Wave have a 2-3 record on the road, including three conference road defeats. They have been scoring an average of 85.2 points per game, placing them 10th in offense. However, their defense has been struggling, allowing at least 75 points in their last five games and conceding an average of 79.3 points per game, ranking them 340th. In terms of their power ranking, Tulane is ranked 274th and has a 7-8 record this season, with an 8-11 ATS record. Offensively, they have been successful, hitting an average of 48.72% of their field goals and 73.62% of their free throws, while making 35.89% of their three-pointers. However, they struggle with rebounding, averaging 33.10 rebounds per game, and have 14.50 offensive assists and 10.45 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Green Wave allow opponents to make an average of 42.92% of their field goals and 70.23% of their free throws, with opponents making 34.04% of their three-pointers. They average 40.05 defensive rebounds per game and have 15.10 defensive assists and 14.25 turnovers per game. BANG❕ 👌👌👌 @G0LDENJAY23 #RollWave 🌊 | 📺: ESPNU pic.twitter.com/I1pmaBjzqR