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Star wideout Rashee Rice and the SMU Mustangs (6-4) face the Tulane Green Wave (8-2) on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at Yulman Stadium.
The Mustangs are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), against the Green Wave (with an over/under of 65 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Tulane vs. SMU
- Game Day: Thursday, November 17, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Wave | -3 | -114 | -107 | 65 | -110 | -112 | -157 | +127 |
Tulane Betting Insights
- SMU’s ATS record is 5-5-0 this season.
- SMU has a 1-2 record against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this season.
- SMU games have hit the over in four out of 10 opportunities (40%).
Tulane Stats & Insights
- Tulane has the 47th-ranked offense this season (416.0 yards per game), and has been even more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best with only 323.4 yards allowed per game.
- Tulane has the 36th-ranked offense this year (32.7 points per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-best with only 19.0 points allowed per game.
- Tulane sports the 60th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (238.2 passing yards per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 12th-best with just 175.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- Tulane is averaging 177.8 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 49th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 67th, allowing 147.9 rushing yards per game.
- Tulane ranks 56th in third-down efficiency (41.4%) on offense and 37th in third-down percentage allowed (34.9%) on defense this year.
- Tulane has forced 13 total turnovers (69th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 10 times (21st in the FBS) for +3a turnover margin of +3, 41st-ranked in college football.
Tulane’s Best Players
- Michael Pratt has thrown for 2,079 yards (207.9 ypg) to lead Tulane, completing 65.5% of his passes and tossing 17 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 247 rushing yards on 89 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- Tyjae Spears has racked up 875 yards on 142 carries while finding paydirt 10 times. He’s also caught 18 passes for 218 yards (21.8 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- Iverson Celestine has been handed the ball 69 times this year and racked up 265 yards (26.5 per game).
- Jha’Quan Jackson’s leads his squad with 421 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 26 catches (out of 34 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Shae Wyatt has caught 24 passes while averaging 41.6 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Deuce Watts has racked up 27 receptions for 410 yards, an average of 41.0 yards per game. He’s scored six times as a receiver this season.
- Dorian Williams leads the team with 4.0 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has racked up 5.0 TFL, 62 tackles, and one interception.
- Jarius Monroe has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 24 tackles and four passes defended.
SMU Betting Insights
- SMU has a 5-5-0 record against the spread this year.
- SMU is 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in four of SMU’s 10 games with a set total.
SMU Stats & Insights
- While SMU’s defense has had trouble stopping opposing offenses, ranking 15th-worst by allowing 446.2 total yards per game, its offense ranks 12th-best with 486.4 total yards per contest.
- SMU ranks 16th-worst in points allowed per game on defense (32.6), but at least it has been getting things done on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in points per game (40.3).
- SMU’s pass offense has been consistently moving the chains, posting 325.9 passing yards per contest (seventh-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 94th by giving up 248.6 passing yards per game.
- SMU ranks 60th in rushing yards per game (160.5), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 197.6 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, SMU ranks 31st in the FBS (45.6% third-down conversion rate) and 50th defensively (36.6% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing 15 turnovers (46th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 14 times (64th in the FBS) this season, SMU owns the 61st-ranked turnover margin of +1.
SMU’s Best Players
- Tanner Mordecai has compiled 2,780 yards on 63.3% passing while recording 27 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season. He’s also run for 105 yards with two scores.
- Tyler Lavine is his team’s leading rusher with 76 carries for 405 yards, or 40.5 per game. He’s found the end zone seven times on the ground, as well.
- Velton Gardner has rushed for 364 yards on 69 carries with one touchdown.
- Rice’s 1,167 receiving yards (116.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 77 catches on 130 targets with nine touchdowns.
- Jordan Kerley has caught 22 passes and compiled 448 receiving yards (44.8 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Dylan Goffney’s 14 receptions (on 16 targets) have netted him 293 yards (29.3 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Nelson Paul has racked up 5.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 4.0 TFL and 34 tackles.
- Jimmy Phillips Jr. is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 42 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack.
- Nick Roberts has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 39 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
