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On Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, the Tulane Green Wave (8-1) will host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-6).
The Green Wave are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -23) against the Golden Hurricane. The over/under for this game is 53.5 points.
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Game Info for Tulane vs. Tulsa
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Stadium: Yulman Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane | -23 | -110 | -110 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 | -2032 | +1092 |
Tulane Pick Insights
- Tulane’s ATS record is 3-5-0 this season.
- Two of Tulane’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (25%).
Tulane Stats & Insights
- On the defensive side of the ball, Tulane has been a top-25 unit, ranking 20th-best by giving up just 316.9 yards per game. The offense ranks 56th (401.7 yards per game).
- Tulane sports the 62nd-ranked offense this year (28.7 points per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best with just 19.3 points allowed per game.
- Tulane is compiling 231.3 passing yards per game on offense (66th in the FBS), and ranks 92nd defensively with 239 passing yards allowed per game.
- Tulane ranks 45th in rushing yards this year (170.3 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 77.9 rushing yards allowed per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, Tulane ranks 27th in the FBS with a 45.1% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 38th in third-down percentage allowed (77.9).
- Tulane has forced 15 total turnovers (28th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 13 times (75th in the FBS) for +2a turnover margin of +2, 45th-ranked in college football.
Tulane’s Best Players
- Michael Pratt leads Tulane with 1,597 yards (177.4 ypg) on 118-of-168 passing with 15 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He also has 264 rushing yards on 69 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Makhi Hughes has racked up 877 yards on 166 carries while finding the end zone five times as a runner.
- Lawrence Keys III’s team-leading 593 yards as a receiver have come on 32 receptions (out of 56 targets) with seven touchdowns.
- Chris Brazzell II has caught 26 passes for 433 yards (48.1 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Jha’Quan Jackson has racked up 24 receptions for 421 yards, an average of 46.8 yards per game. He’s scored four times as a receiver this season.
- Darius Hodges has 5.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has six TFL and 16 tackles.
- Jesus Machado is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 62 tackles and one interception.
- Lance Robinson has picked off a team-leading four passes. He also has 19 tackles and four passes defended to his name.
Tulsa Betting Insights
- Tulsa is 3-5-1 against the spread this year.
- Tulsa is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 23 points or more this season.
- Tulsa games have hit the over in four out of nine opportunities (44.4%).
Tulsa Pick Insights
- Tulsa has not been getting things done on defense, ranking eighth-worst with 441.9 total yards given up per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, regstering 363.3 total yards per contest (81st-ranked).
- Tulsa ranks 101st in points per game (22.4), but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with 35.6 points surrendered per contest.
- Tulsa has plenty of room to get better in the passing game, as it ranks 18th-worst in passing yards per game (172.6) this season and fourth-worst in passing yards allowed per game (298.4).
- In terms of rushing, Tulsa ranks 27th in the FBS on offense (190.8 rushing yards per game) and 63rd on the other side of the ball (143.4 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Tulsa ranks 30th in the FBS (44.1% third-down conversion rate) and 94th defensively (41.7% third-down rate allowed).
- Tulsa sports a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, ninth-worst at -8.
Tulsa’s Best Players
- Cardell Williams has compiled 1,149 yards on 59.8% passing while recording 10 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season. He’s also run for 200 yards with five scores.
- Anthony Watkins is his team’s leading rusher with 143 carries for 592 yards, or 65.8 per game. He’s found the end zone three times on the ground, as well.
- Bill Jackson has run for 299 yards across 63 carries.
- Devan Williams’ 399 receiving yards (44.3 yards per game) lead the team. He has 29 catches on 51 targets with two touchdowns.
- Kamdyn Benjamin has caught 25 passes and compiled 334 receiving yards (37.1 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Marquis Shoulders’ 16 grabs (on 26 targets) have netted him 283 yards (31.4 ypg) and five touchdowns.
- Ben Kopenski has collected 5.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording six TFL and 36 tackles.
- Tulsa’s tackle leader, Kendarin Ray, has 87 tackles, three TFL, and one interception this year.
- Jaise Oliver leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 32 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
