UAB Blazers (17-9) vs. Tulane Green Wave (13-12)
February 25, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Tulane Green Wave -2.5; Over/Under: +163
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The UAB Blazers and the Tulane Green Wave meet in college basketball action from the Devlin Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon. Who comes out on top in Sunday’s AAC clash? Let’s dive in and find out with our UAB vs. Tulane Prediction.
UAB Team Preview
The UAB Blazers come into this game looking to rebound from a 94-71 loss to Rice last time out. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the Blazers in scoring and rebounding with 13.2 PPG and 10 RPG, averaging a double-double per game. Eric Gaines has 11.9 PPG with a team-high 5.2 APG to lead the Blazers in assists along with 4 RPG and Alejandro Vasquez has 10 PPG with 3.4 RPG while Efrem Johnson has 10.8 PPG and Javian Davis has 10.2 PPG with 6.3 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for UAB so far this season. As a team, UAB is averaging 76.6 PPG on 43.9% shooting from the field, 31.2% from three and 75.5% from the foul line this season. UAB will take on Wichita State after this one.
Tulane Team Preview
The Tulane Green Wave come into this one looking to snap a three-game losing streak after an 81-67 loss to East Carolina last time out. Kevin Cross leads the Green Wave across the board with 17.6 PPG, 7.5 RPG and 4.6 APG while Sion James has 13.8 PPG and 5.2 RPG with 2.9 APG. Kolby King has 11.8 PPG with 4.1 RPG and Collin Holloway has 12.2 PPG with 4.3 RPG. Jaylen Forbes has 14.3 PPG with 3.7 RPG and 1.9 APG while Tre Williams has 10 PPG and 3.2 RPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Tulane up to this point in the year. As a team, Tulane is averaging 83.8 PPG on 48.2% shooting from the field, 35.5% from three and 74.6% from the foul line this season. Tulane will play against North Texas and FAU after this game.
UAB vs. Tulane Prediction
I’m on UAB here. The Green Wave have some solid scoring depth within their ranks, but they haven’t been able to slow opposing teams down all year long because Tulane has one of the worst defensive ratings in the conference. UAB can put points on the board, but they’re far more consistent on defense and I think they find a way to get the job done in this one. Give me the free bucket with the Blazers here.
