The Southern Methodist Mustangs will try to cover the point spread at Moody Coliseum-Dallas on Wednesday when they get a visit from the Tulane Green Wave in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Tulane Green Wave opened as 26-point underdogs 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).
Tulane Green Wave vs Southern Methodist Mustangs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Southern Methodist Mustangs are 22-4 overall and 16-4-1 ATS, while the Tulane Green Wave are 4-20 and 7-11-2 ATS. As for the betting totals, Southern Methodist boasts a 9-12 on the OU, and Tulane is 14-5-1.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Southern Methodist Mustangs rated this week at No. 3 and the Tulane Green Wave sitting at No. 293.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Southern Methodist's No. 166-ranked offense, averaging 72.73 PPG, against a Green Wave defense that ranks No. 238 at 78.92 PPG. The Mustangs field goal percentage has averaged 46.05% so far, more than the Green Wave marksmen have achieved on the year, 39.78% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tulane was crushed on Wednesday, getting blown out by Houston and falling by a 91-62 score at Devlin Fieldhouse.
Southern Methodist got 18 points from Semi Ojeleye en route to a 60-51 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday at Moody Coliseum-Dallas.
Next Betting Matchups
Tulane home to South Florida, Saturday, February 18th
Southern Methodist at Houston, Saturday, February 18th