An American Athletic battle is on tap between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Tulane Green Wave at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday at Fifth Third Arena. Cincinnati is riding a three-game winning streak following a 72-54 win against Detroit last Wednesday. The Bearcats are favored by 5 points in the latest Cincinnati vs. Tulane odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 151. 

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Now, it has simulated Cincinnati vs. Tulane 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 60% of simulations. You absolutely need to see it before locking in your own picks.

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