Memphis vs Tulane Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 8)
- The Tigers lost their last seven games in conference play.
- The Green Wave look to end a three-game losing skid.
- This marks the 81st all-time matchup between the two American squads.
A key showdown will commence in the American Conference between the Memphis Tigers and the Tulane Green Wave. The former stands out as the slight favorite, needing a win as it saves them from being ineligible for the upcoming conference tournament.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, March 8, 2 pm ET
- Where: Devlin Fieldhouse, New Orleans, Louisiana
- How to Watch: ESPN+
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | -110 | -2 | O153 |
| Tulane | -110 | +2 | U153 |
Game Preview
The Tigers (12-18, 7-10 American) are at serious risk of potentially missing out on the conference tournament, losing their last seven games. They must win at Tulane to obtain the 10th and final spot of the conference tournament. The Tigers rank 15th nationally in bench scoring averaging 32.2 point per game off the bench and rate 22nd in the country holding opponents to 29.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Dug McDaniel makes the engine go for Memphis as he leads the team in scoring (13.8), assists (4.6), and steals (2.0).
The Green Wave (17-13, 8-9 American) are going through a rough stretch as they near the end of conference play, losing three straight games to Tulsa, USF and Temple. Despite the three-game skid, Tulane still has one of the league’s most dangerous scorers in Rowan Brumbaugh, the preseason American Conference Player of the Year. Brumbaugh ranks third in the league at 18.0 points per game and is shooting 33.3% from three. He’s scored 15 or more points 21 times this season, making his presence a threat for Memphis to deal with on defense.
Memphis vs Tulane Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 80 meetings in their history, and the result is 65-15 for the Tigers. The last matchup was in February 2025 when Tulane won 78-76 on the road.
Memphis vs Tulane Predictions
It’s simply now or never for the Tigers to win and qualify for the American Tournament, especially in a tough environment. Their road record also doesn’t help matters, going 2-10 in official away games. If they are unable to keep Rowan Brumbaugh in check for most of the day, Memphis’ ability to stay alive for more games will fall on the hands of teams below them in the standings, something they don’t want to let happen. Our betting pick here is the Green Wave to cover a 2-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Tulane Green Wave +2
