Tulane Green Wave vs Charlotte 49ers Picks and Predictions January 23rd 2026

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Tulane Green Wave vs Charlotte 49ers Betting Preview

The Tulane Green Wave look to bounce back from a narrow loss, while the Charlotte 49ers aim to defend their home floor in this AAC clash at Halton Arena.

Line Movement and Odds

Charlotte enters as the favorite, but Tulane’s road record makes this line worth tracking. Current market:

  • Tulane Spread: +3.5 (-107)
  • Charlotte Spread: -3.5 (-118)
  • Tulane MoneyLine: +148
  • Charlotte MoneyLine: -184
  • Total: 143.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

Tulane Outlook

The Green Wave average 74.6 points per game, with Curtis Williams Jr., Rowan Brumbaugh, and Kevin Cross leading the offense. Williams’ 27 points vs Florida Atlantic highlighted his consistency, while Brumbaugh’s 14 points showcased his versatility. Tulane’s efficiency (77.1% FT, 53rd nationally; 32nd in free throws made per game; 4-2 road record) underscores their strengths. Their ability to force turnovers (8.2 steals per game) makes them a dangerous underdog.

Charlotte Outlook

The 49ers average 72.8 points per game, with Ben Bradford, Anton Bonke, and Dezayne Mingo driving production. Bradford’s 14 points per game highlight his consistency, while Bonke’s rebounding presence (8.2 boards per game) showcases his impact. Charlotte’s efficiency (45.7% FG; 53.5% effective FG; 35.5% three-point FG; 7-5 home record) underscores their strengths. Their 12-8 record and ability to win close games highlight resilience, making them tough at Halton Arena.

Key Factors

This matchup may hinge on free throws and pace. Tulane thrives on drawing fouls and converting at the line, while Charlotte must rely on Bradford’s scoring and Bonke’s rebounding to tilt the game. Execution in the final minutes will likely decide the margin.

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Injuries / Availability

Tulane: The Green Wave report no fresh injury concerns heading into Friday’s contest.

Charlotte: The 49ers are expected to have their full rotation available.

Environment

Halton Arena has been a balanced venue for Charlotte, where they’ve gone 7-5 this season. Tulane enters with confidence from strong offensive performances, making this a clash of home strength vs road-tested resilience.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: Charlotte 74, Tulane 73

  • Tulane +3.5 → Best Bet. Their free-throw efficiency and balanced scoring suggest they can stay within the number.
  • Under 143.5 → Total play. Both teams’ slower pace points toward a combined score below the line.

Charlotte’s depth and home-court advantage should carry them to victory, while Tulane’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a moderately low-scoring contest with totals landing just under the posted number.

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