Tulane vs UTSA Picks and Prediction – 2/6/2025

Tulane Green Wave (12-10, 6-3 AAC) travel to face the UTSA Roadrunners (10-11, 4-5 AAC) in a conference battle. Tulane is coming off a 59-56 victory over Tulsa, while UTSA secured a 54-50 win at North Texas. Both teams look to build momentum as they jockey for position in the AAC standings. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Tulane is led by forward Kaleb Banks, who averages 16.7 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while shooting 51.1% from the field. Rowan Brumbaugh is the playmaker of the offense with 4.5 assists per game, contributing to the team's 74.8 points per contest. The Green Wave shoot 44.2% from the field but will need to improve three-point shooting to keep up with a higher-scoring UTSA squad. They have won three of the last five games, showing toughness despite inconsistency.

Defensively, Tulane allows just 68.0 points per game, a key advantage against a Roadrunners team that struggles with accuracy. The Green Wave also force 7.7 steals per game, with Kam Williams leading the way at 1.8 per contest. Kaleb Banks adds rim protection with 1.2 blocks per game. A strong defensive showing will be crucial against a UTSA offense that thrives on getting to the free-throw line.

UTSA relies heavily on Primo Spears, who leads the team with 20.5 points per game while shooting 87.7% from the free-throw line. The Roadrunners score 77.9 points per game but struggle with accuracy, shooting just 42.7% from the field. Rebounding has also been an issue, as they average only 32.2 boards per game. If UTSA wants to take control, supporting players like Jonnivius Smith and Raekwon Horton will need to step up.

Defensively, UTSA allows 78.0 points per game, making this a high-risk matchup against Tulane’s capable offense. The Roadrunners do generate 9.7 steals per game, with Raekwon Horton leading the team at 1.9 per contest. However, rim protection is a weakness, as they average just 3.5 blocks per game. Containing Kaleb Banks will be a major priority, as Tulane’s offense flows through him.

Tulane’s balanced offense and superior defense give them the edge. With a stronger rebounding presence and more efficiency on both ends, the Green Wave should capitalize on UTSA’s defensive struggles. Final Score Prediction: Tulane Green Wave win 76-70.