Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Tulane Green Wave Picks, Prediction, Odds and Line Movement for Sunday, January 4, 2026
A pair of teams that call the AAC home take the floor as they look to earn a conference win as they battle in the Big Easy when the Florida Atlantic Owls travel to collide with the Tulane Green Wave Sunday afternoon and we have you covered with our Florida Atlantic vs. Tulane prediction. Florida Atlantic whipped UTSA 110-70 at home in their previous game Wednesday, covering the line as a 16.5-point favorite. Tulane slipped past East Carolina 79-70 on the road Wednesday in their previous contest, covering the line as a two-point favorite. In the all-time series between the schools, the Green Wave owns a 3-2 advantage and have won the last two meetings, including an 83-76 win in the most recent matchup March 14, 2025. Read more about this Florida Atlantic vs. Tulane prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Owls Looking to Soar to Road Conference Win
Florida Atlantic snapped a two-game slide as they crushed UTSA at home in their final game of 2025. The Owls improved to 9-5 overall and 1-0 in the AAC with the victory as they try to maintain momentum here. Against UTSA, Florida Atlantic trailed 5-2 early before taking complete command by reeling off 21 unanswered points to take a 23-5 lead with 12:33 to go in the first half and cruised from there. The Owls were up 60-28 at the half and led by as many as 41 en route to the win. Florida Atlantic shot 58.5% from the field, including 18 of 35 from three-point range, and won the rebounding battle 47-29 in the game. Devin Vanterpool led the Owls with 21 points in the win.
This season, the Owls put up an average of 84.9 points per game, putting them 63rd in the nation in scoring offense. Florida Atlantic pulls down 39.1 rebounds per contest, leaving them 80th in the nation, and dish out 14.4 assists a night. The Owls are average defensively, ranking 183rd in the country by allowing 73.4 points per game on the year. Devin Vanterpool is one of three players on the team averaging in double figures with 17 points and 6.7 rebounds per game this season. Kanaan Carlyle (14.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists), Isaiah Elohim (11.3 points, 3.5 rebounds) and Xander Pintleton are solid secondary scoring options. Devin Williams, Josiah Parker, Amar Amkou, Max Langenfeld, Maxim Logue, Yohann Sissoko, Vincent Neugebauer and Niccolo Moretti also are part of John Jakus’s rotation. Florida Atlantic shoots 47.3% from the floor as a team, putting them 97th in the nation. The Owls connect on 9.9 three-pointers a night (53rd) on 36.5% shooting (69th) from beyond the arc. Florida Atlantic is shooting 75% from the free throw line as a team this season, which is 76th in Division I.
Key Injury Report for Florida Atlantic:
- Guard Yohann Sissoko (undisclosed) is questionable.
- Guard Devin Vanterpool (undisclosed) is questionable.
- Center Vincent Neugebauer (foot) is questionable.
Tulane Shooting for Fourth Straight Win
Tulane earned a third straight win as they downed East Carolina on the road in their conference opener Wednesday night. The Green Wave improved to 10-4 overall and stand 1-0 in AAC play on the year. Against East Carolina, Tulane led by as many as seven in the first half only to trail by two at intermission. The Green Wave trailed 53-47 with 13:52 remaining and 67-66 with 5:05 remaining but outscored the Pirates 13-3 the rest of the way to earn the win. Tulane shot 47.2% from the field, including 11 of 23 from three-point range, and overcame 15 turnovers in the win. Asher Woods and Rowan Brumbaugh (seven rebounds, four assists) each had 19 points to lead the Green Wave in the win.
The Green Wave comes into this contest 267th in the nation in scoring offense with 73.8 points per game. Tulane grabs an average of 31.7 boards a night while the team stands 294th by handing out 12.7 dimes a contest. The Green Wave are average defensively as they are giving up 74.9 points per game, which leaves them 226th in scoring defense. Asher Woods is third on the Green Wave with 12.2 points per contest. Rowan Brumbaugh (18.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists), Curtis Williams Jr. (12.7 points) and Tyler Ringgold (nine points) provide solid secondary scoring options. Scotty Middleton, KJ Greene, Josiah Moore, Percy Daniels and Davion Bradford are guys that are leaned on for quality minutes in the rotation for coach Ron Hunter. Tulane shoots 43.7% from the floor as a team on the season, putting them 278th in the nation. The Green Wave knocks down an average of 7.1 triples a night while sinking 30.7% of their long-range attempts, putting them 310th in the country. Tulane is above average at the charity stripe as they convert 76.5% of their chances on the year, leaving them 44th in the nation.
Key Injury Report for Tulane:
- No Key Injuries
Florida Atlantic vs. Tulane Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,494.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +1,859.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +1,788.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,428.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,400.00 |
Florida Atlantic vs. Tulane Spread Pick
- Florida Atlantic -3.5 (4 units)
Both teams opened conference play on a positive note though Tulane rallied on the road while Florida Atlantic trounced UTSA at home. The Green Wave took both meetings last season but this is a team that has been outscored on the season. Tulane is weak on the glass and will have their issues trying to contain Florida Atlantic’s attack. The Owls are effective offensively, though they are 1-2 on the road this season compared to Tulane’s 7-2 mark at home. Tulane lost their three toughest games in terms of KenPom rankings, with each defeat by double figures. The Green Wave likely keep this one close but the Owls have too much firepower here. Take Florida Atlantic on the road.
Florida Atlantic vs. Tulane Over/Under Pick
- Over 154.5 (4 units)
Florida Atlantic enters this game having seen the over post an 8-4 mark in their 12 games with a posted total. The Owls are 31st in tempo with 71.7 possessions a night. Florida Atlantic is 77th in offensive efficiency, 71st in effective field goal percentage (54.8%), 168th in turnover percentage (17.2%) and are 69th in the nation in success shooting from beyond the arc. Tulane has seen the over post a 7-6 mark in their 13 games with a posted total. The Green Wave is 270th in defensive efficiency, 230th in effective field goal percentage defense (52.4%), 307th in allowed offensive rebounding percentage (34.8%) and 325th in three-point defense (36.4%) on the year. Tulane is 299th in adjusted tempo with 66.6 possessions a night. Look for this game to wind up over the number.
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