At Devlin Fieldhouse on Thursday (at 7:00 PM ET), the SMU Mustangs (17-7, 8-3 AAC) take on the Tulane Green Wave (13-10, 4-7 AAC). Players to watch include the Green Wave’s Sion James. Thursday’s matchup between the Mustangs and the Green Wave features the Mustangs as close 1.5-point favorites. The game has a point total of 159.5.
SMU vs. Tulane Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SMU | -1.5 | 159.5 points |
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | SMU (-1.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (159.5) |
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SMU vs. Tulane Stat Rankings
| SMU Avg. (Rank) | Tulane Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 76.2 (114th) | Points Scored | 84.8 (10th) |
| 64.6 (20th) | Points Allowed | 79.8 (344th) |
| (1st) | Rebounds | (1st) |
| 11.7 (15th) | Off. Rebounds | 5.3 (359th) |
| 7.4 (185th) | 3pt Made | 7.8 (144th) |
| 16.0 (37th) | Assists | 14.3 (111th) |
| 11.1 (145th) | Turnovers | 10.2 (76th) |
SMU vs. Tulane Betting Trends
- The Mustangs have 12 wins in 23 games against the spread this year.
- SMU’s ATS record as 1.5-point favorites or more is 9-6-1.
- There have been 10 Mustangs games (out of 23) that hit the over this year.
- SMU and its opponent have combined for more than 159.5 points only twice this year.
- The over/under in this game is 159.5 points, 18.7 higher than the average total in Mustangs games this season.
- Tulane has 10 wins in 22 games against the spread this year.
- As 1.5-point underdogs or more, the Green Wave are 3-5 against the spread.
- SMU has seen 10 of its 23 games hit the over.
- There have been 13 Green Wave games this year with more than 159.5 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Tulane’s games this year (159.5) is 5.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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SMU Impact Players
- Zhuric Phelps is tops on his team in both points (14.3) and assists (2.8) per contest, and also averages 4.3 rebounds. Defensively, he averages 2.0 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
- Chuck Harris is tops on the Mustangs at 3.5 assists per game, while also averaging 3.2 rebounds and 13.0 points.
- Samuell Williamson paces the Mustangs at 7.6 rebounds per contest, while also putting up 1.5 assists and 9.0 points.
- Tyreek Smith puts up 7.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.5 assists per contest, shooting 62.6% from the floor.
- Keon Ambrose Hylton averages 7.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists per contest, shooting 67.2% from the field.
Tulane Impact Players
- Kevin Cross is No. 1 on the Green Wave in scoring (18.1 points per game), rebounding (7.6) and assists (4.5), shooting 52.6% from the field. He also posts 1.5 steals and 1.0 block.
- James gives the Green Wave 13.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest. He also averages 1.7 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
- Kolby King gives the Green Wave 12.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest. He also puts up 1.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
- The Green Wave get 13.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Jaylen Forbes.
- Collin Holloway gets the Green Wave 12.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. He also delivers 0.6 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
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