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Star player Blake Watson and the Memphis Tigers (4-1) face the Tulane Green Wave (4-1) on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
The Tigers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4.5), versus the Green Wave (with an over/under of 54.5 points).
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Game Info for Tulane vs. Memphis
- Game Day: Friday, October 13, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Memphis, Florida
- Stadium: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane | -4.5 | -110 | -110 | 54.5 | -110 | -110 | -196 | +163 |
Tulane Pick Insights
- Tulane has covered the spread twice in four games this season.
- Tulane has a 2-1 record against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Tulane’s four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
Tulane Stats & Insights
- Tulane ranks 73rd in total offense this season (389.6 yards per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with 389.6 yards allowed per game.
- Tulane owns the 67th-ranked offense this year (29.8 points per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 21st-best with just 17.4 points allowed per game.
- Tulane is averaging 230.6 passing yards per game on offense this season (71st in the FBS), and is surrendering 235.6 passing yards per game (81st) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Tulane ranks 63rd in rushing yards this season (159 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 84.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Tulane owns the 60th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (41.3% percentage), and has been better on defense, ranking 20th-best with a 31.8% third-down percentage allowed.
- Tulane ranks 53rd in college football with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 11 turnovers (16th in the FBS) and committing 10 (92nd in the FBS).
Tulane’s Best Players
- Michael Pratt has recorded 668 yards (133.6 ypg) on 46-of-61 passing with eight touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 112 rushing yards (22.4 ypg) on 26 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Makhi Hughes has carried the ball 72 times for a team-high 368 yards on the ground and has found the end zone three times as a runner.
- Ashaad Clayton has been handed the ball 28 times this year and racked up 116 yards (23.2 per game).
- Lawrence Keys III has hauled in 20 catches for 399 yards (79.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
- Jha’Quan Jackson has caught 11 passes for 259 yards (51.8 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Chris Brazzell II has been the target of 23 passes and hauled in 13 catches for 179 yards, an average of 35.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Patrick Jenkins leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 14 tackles.
- Jesus Machado is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 33 tackles and one interception.
- Lance Robinson has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has eight tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Memphis Betting Insights
- Memphis has covered the spread once in four games this year.
- Memphis is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
- Memphis games have hit the over in three out of four opportunities (75%).
Memphis Pick Insights
- With 439 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Memphis ranks 35th in the FBS in 2023. Defensively, it ranks 63rd, giving up 362.8 total yards per game.
- Memphis’ offensive attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 18th-best in the FBS with 36.6 points per game. In terms of defense, it is allowing 21.4 points per game, which ranks 44th.
- Memphis ranks 31st in the FBS with 277 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 45th with 210.8 passing yards allowed per contest on defense.
- From an offensive angle, Memphis is compiling 162 rushing yards per game (60th-ranked). It ranks 84th in the FBS defensively (152 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Memphis ranks 91st in the FBS with a 36.6% third-down conversion rate, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks fifth-best by allowing a 24.2% third-down rate.
- Memphis sports a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 53rd in the FBS.
Memphis’ Best Players
- Seth Henigan has racked up 1,376 yards on 68.6% passing while collecting 10 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 132 yards with three scores.
- The team’s top rusher, Watson, has carried the ball 77 times for 455 yards (91 per game), with six touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 233 receiving yards (46.6 per game) on 26 catches with one receiving touchdown.
- Sutton Smith has rushed for 147 yards on 31 carries with two touchdowns.
- Roc Taylor has registered 27 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 399 (79.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 38 times and has two touchdowns.
- DeMeer Blankumsee has caught 19 passes and compiled 249 receiving yards (49.8 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Andres Fox has 1.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has one TFL and seven tackles.
- Chandler Martin is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 33 tackles, five TFL, and one sack.
- Cameron Smith has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 14 tackles and one pass defended to his name.
