Tulane vs Florida Atlantic Prediction 1/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Florida Atlantic Owls and the Tulane Green Wave will meet on Wednesday night in an AAC matchup at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, Florida.

Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview

The Tulane Green Wave enter Wednesday’s contest with a 12–6 record, including a 3–2 mark in conference play and a 3-0 record on the road. Tulane has amassed wins over FAU, North Texas, Fordham, and Loyola Marymount, while dropping games to Memphis, UAB, and Princeton. These two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? In the Tulane Green Wave’s 69–66 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls earlier this month, Tulane guard Rowan Brumbaugh accumulated 20 points on 6 of 14 shooting from the field (including two made three‑point shots), 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals illustrating his ability to lead the Green Wave backcourt.

The Tulane Green Wave are averaging 72.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting from the field and 32.1 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Green Wave are allowing opponents 73.4 points per contest.

Sophomore guard Rowan Brumbaugh leads the Tulane Green Wave, averaging 18.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.9 steals per game. Junior guard Asher Woods averages 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per contest, Sophomore forward Tyler Ringgold averages 8.7 points, 4.7 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1 steal per game anchoring the Tulane Green Wave frontcourt.

Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Preview

The Florida Atlantic Owls enter Wednesday night’s contest with a 13–6 record, including a 5-1 mark in conference play and an 8-1 record at home. The Owls have compiled recent wins over Temple, Wichita State, UAB and the Memphis Tigers, while dropping games to Tulane, UCF, Liberty and Saint Mary’s. Earlier this season, in the Florida Atlantic Owls 88–75 loss to Saint Mary’s, Florida Atlantic guard Isaiah Elohim tallied 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals showcasing his ability to lead the Florida Atlantic Owls offense.

The Florida Atlantic Owls average 81.1 points on 47 percent shooting from the field and 34.3 percent shooting from behind the arc per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Owls are allowing opponents 74.5 points on 43.5 percent shooting from the field per contest.

Sophomore guard Darin Vanterpool leads the Florida Atlantic Owls averaging 15.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 steals on 44.1 percent shooting from the field per game. Junior guard Kanaan Carlyle averages 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 steals per contest. Sophomore forward Devin Williams adds 7.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.9 blocks per game.

Why the Tulane Green Wave will win

•            Quality guard play. Sophomore guard Rowan Brumbaugh leads the Tulane Green Wave backcourt averaging 18.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.9 steals per game.

•            Ability to win on the road. The Tulane Green Wave are 3-0 on the road in 2025.

Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win

•             Backcourt play. Sophomore guard Darin Vanterpool leads the Florida Atlantic Owls averaging 15.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals on 45.1 percent shooting from the field per game.

•             Offensive edge. The Florida Atlantic Owls average 81.1 points per game which showcases the team’s ability to force tempo and pace upon an opponent. Conversely, the Green Wave are averaging just 72.6 points per contest.  

•             Home court edge. The Florida Atlantic Owls are 8–1 at home this season.

Tulane Green Wave vs. Florida Atlantic Owls Prediction

This matchup features the Florida Atlantic Owls offensive efficiency and home court advantage against a Tulane team that relies heavily on guard play and defensive pressure. Tulane’s backcourt gives them a path to stay competitive, but Florida Atlantic’s scoring balance, rebounding edge and superior shooting presents a difficult matchup for a Green Wave team that has struggled defensively on the road. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Florida Atlantic Owls in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Florida Atlantic -10.5