Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Devlin Fieldhouse Saturday as the Tulane Green Wave look to beat the odds vs the Cincinnati Bearcats in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Cincinnati Bearcats opened as -16.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Cincinnati Bearcats vs Tulane Green Wave Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tulane Green Wave sit at 4-14 (5-8-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Cincinnati Bearcats are currently 16-2 (8-7-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Tulane is 10-4 OU, and Cincinnati is 8-8 OU.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 39-rated Cincinnati Bearcats taking on the No. 265-rated Tulane Green Wave in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Cincinnati is ranked No. 53 in NCAA basketball at 38.83 per game. Contrast that with Tulane's No. 216 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Tulane is the No. 155-ranked team in the country at 7.17 per game, while Cincinnati rates No. 176 at 6.89 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bearcats grabbed a 81-74 win over the Owls on Wednesday, behind a 18-point effort from Troy Caupain at Fifth Third Arena.
Cameron Reynolds poured in 20 points and added 20 rebounds in a losing cause for Tulane on Wednesday, as the Golden Hurricane rolled to a 89-82 victory over Tulane at Reynolds Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Cincinnati home to Xavier, Thursday, January 26th
Tulane at Houston, Tuesday, January 24th