Tulane Green Wave vs Memphis Tigers Picks and Predictions for Wednesday March 11 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/11/2026, 01:05 AM ET

The Tulane Green Wave and Memphis Tigers meet in the American Conference Championship 1st Round on Wednesday at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET with television coverage on ESPNEWS. Both teams finished the regular season with identical conference records and now meet in a tournament matchup where the winner advances deeper into the bracket. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more betting insight and daily selections.

Tulane Looking to Reverse a Difficult Stretch

The Tulane Green Wave enter the conference tournament with a 17-14 overall record and have struggled away from home late in the season. Tulane has recently won over Rice while recently losing to Memphis, Temple, South Florida, and Tulsa. That recent run shows a team that has had difficulty maintaining defensive consistency and finishing games down the stretch.

The Green Wave average 72.5 points per game while allowing 75.8 points per contest. Tulane shoots 43% from the field, averages 31.0 rebounds per game, and produces 13.0 assists per contest. Defensively, the Green Wave record 4.7 blocks and 7.8 steals per game, which shows they can create disruption and defensive pressure when playing aggressively.

One factor that stands out for Tulane entering this matchup is its ability to generate turnovers and create defensive plays. The Green Wave rely on their defensive activity to spark transition offense, but they will need more efficient half-court scoring if they hope to flip the result after their recent loss to Memphis.

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Memphis Hoping to Carry Momentum Forward

The Memphis Tigers come into the conference tournament with a 13-18 overall record and have also been inconsistent away from home this season. Memphis has recently won over Tulane while recently losing to South Florida, East Carolina, Wichita State, and UAB. Despite the recent losses, the Tigers have shown they can compete offensively when their scoring rhythm develops.

Memphis averages 75.4 points per game while allowing 76.5 points per contest. The Tigers shoot 44% from the field, average 36.6 rebounds per game, and produce 13.5 assists per contest. Defensively, Memphis contributes 4.2 blocks and 8.5 steals per game, giving them one of the more aggressive defensive profiles in the conference.

Memphis’ biggest strength in this matchup is its ability to control the glass and generate second-chance opportunities. The Tigers average significantly more rebounds than Tulane, which could provide additional possessions in a tournament setting. If Memphis can again control the boards and maintain its scoring pace, it should be able to stay competitive.

Tulane Green Wave vs Memphis Tigers Pick

Pick: Memphis Tigers Moneyline

Memphis already defeated Tulane recently and holds a rebounding advantage that could be important in this tournament matchup. While both teams have been inconsistent, Memphis has shown it can generate offense through second-chance opportunities and defensive pressure. If the Tigers control the glass again, they should have the edge.

Tulane Green Wave vs Memphis Tigers Total Pick

Pick: Over if the total is set at 148.5

I like the over in this matchup because both teams have defenses that allow more than 75 points per game. Tulane also tends to play faster when trailing, which could push the pace upward. If both teams find scoring rhythm early, this matchup could easily move into the high 140s or low 150s.

Final Score Prediction: Memphis Tigers 78, Tulane Green Wave 74

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