The Utah State Aggies and Tulane Green Wave will square off on Friday afternoon in the first round of the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic. Utah State enters at 4-0 with strong early-season form, while Tulane sits at 3-1 behind strong backcourt production. Utah State is a heavy favorite going into this contest and you will find my Utah State vs Tulane prediction for this contest below.
Our Utah State vs Tulane Pick
- Pick: Tulane +10.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Utah State Aggies @ Tulane Green Wave
- Date & Time: November 21, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: TD Arena, Charleston, South Carolina
- Broadcast: ESPN2
Key Storylines
- Utah State’s momentum: The Aggies have opened 4-0 behind consistent scoring and efficient ball movement. The Aggies have scored 80 or more points in three of their first four games. Garry Clark has emerged as a leader, averaging 16.5 points and 9 rebounds in recent outings. MJ Collins has added a nice scoring touch with 16.3 points per game.
- Tulane’s star guard: Rowan Brumbaugh, projected as one of the top guards in the American Conference, is averaging 20.5 points and 3 assists per game. His ability to create offense will be crucial for Tulane to stay competitive.
- Tournament environment: Playing on a neutral court can level things out between these teams somewhat. This is an early start on a weekday, which means we are expected to be lacking any sort of crowd noise in either direction. Both teams will also be motivated to win and advance in this tournament, which would give them a chance to face a better team in the next game they play in Charleston.
- Supporting casts: Utah State’s new additions have blended quickly, giving the Aggies multiple scoring options. Tulane leans heavily on Brumbaugh and they will need other contributors to step up to win this game.
Betting Trends
- Utah State is 2-1 against the spread going into this contest.
- Tulane is 1-3 against the spread going into this matchup.
- All three of Utah State's games this season have stayed under their totals.
- Tulane is 2-2 in the over/under market going into Friday afternoon.
Utah State vs Tulane Model Projection
- Score Projection: Utah State 83 – Tulane 77
- Win Probability: Utah State 70%, Tulane 30%
Final Thoughts
This is going to be a wildly entertaining game as far as I'm concerned. Both of these teams have high-end talent and it will be interesting to see if Brumbaugh can keep the Green Wave in this game enough for them to put a scare into Utah State. I'll take the points with Tulane here, as I think we get a game decided by a couple of possessions that stays pretty tight down the stretch.
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