Houston Cougars vs Tulane Green Wave 1-17-23

Houston Cougars vs Tulane Green Wave 1/17/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

Houston Cougars vs Tulane Green Wave 1/17/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

 

The #1 Houston Cougars will face off with the Tulane Green Wave at Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 7:00 PM EST.

 

With only one loss this season, to No. 8 Alabama, the Houston Cougars were unbeatable. Houston was unstoppable since the defeat, winning eight straight games and dominating the AAC.

 

They come into this game hoping to maintain their unblemished conference record and demonstrate that their setback to Alabama was only an off night.

 

The Cougars are averaging 75.9 points per game this season, ranking 94th overall, while shooting 46.6% from the field, 71.8% at the free throw line, and 34.8% from 3-point range.

 

Houston’s top scorer, Marcus Sasser, averages 16.6 points per game, and their top rebounder, J’Wan Roberts, pulls down 7.2 boards on average per game.

 

Jamal Shead has the most assists, with 5.1 per game on average. Three players for Houston generate more than ten points each game.

 

  • The total went OVER in 7 of the team’s last 8 matches when playing on the road against Tulane. 
  • The Houston Cougars are 14-1 SU in their previous 15 meetings against an opponent in the AAC. 
  • The Cougars are 5-1 ATS in their previous 6 games played in January.

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Houston Cougars vs Tulane Green Wave Predictions 1/17/2023

 

The Tulane Green Wave, with a 12-5 overall record and a 5-1 record in the AAC, are also having a strong season. Houston will be a difficult task for them because the Cougars currently boast the best defense in NCAA basketball.

 

Tulane is 19th in the nation this season with an average of 81.9 points per game while shooting 46.9% from the field, 82.1% at the free throw line, and 34% from beyond the arc.

 

They also commit 10.5 turnovers a game while grabbing 32.7 rebounds, 16 assists, nine steals, and 3.8 blocks. 

 

Kevin Cross leads Tulane in rebounding with an average of 6.2 per game, while Jaylen Forbes leads the team in scoring with an average of 19.2 points per game.

 

Jalen Cook averages 18.3 points and 4.7 assists per game, which places him second in scoring and first in assists.

 

  • The total went OVER in 5 of the Green Wave’s previous 5 matchups at home. 
  • The total went OVER in 7 of Tulane’s last 8 games at home against the Cougars. 
  • The Tulane Green Wave is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 encounters in the American Athletic Conference.

#1 Houston Cougars vs Tulane Green Wave. The NCAAB pick for this match is the Houston Cougars. Despite having the top defense in the country, Houston’s play on Tuesday is OVER.

 

In six of Tulane’s previous seven games and four of Houston’s last five, the OVER won.

 

The Cougars will score more than their fair share of points as Tulane only allows an average of 73.8 points per game this season, but Houston will hold Tulane well below its season average of 81.9 points per game.

 

The Houston Cougars will claim victory by a predicted play of OVER 92-70.

 

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NCAAB Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)

 

Location: Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse

 

Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

 

TV: ESP+

 

NCAAB Odds: Houston Cougars -10 

 

NCAAB Totals: 148.5

 

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