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The Tulane Green Wave (3-1) play on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET versus the UAB Blazers (1-3) at Yulman Stadium.
The Green Wave are very heavy favorites (currently -20.5) in their game against the Blazers, with the over/under being 57 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Green Wave are -1421 and the Blazers are +825.)
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Game Info for Tulane vs. UAB
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 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 | -20.5 | -110 | -110 | 57 | -109 | -111 | -1421 | +825 |
Tulane Pick Insights
- Tulane has covered the spread twice in three games this season.
- Tulane has combined with its opponent to hit the over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Tulane Stats & Insights
- Tulane has the 82nd-ranked offense this year (375 yards per game), and has been even better on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best with just 291.3 yards allowed per game.
- Tulane ranks 72nd in points scored this season (28.5 points per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 16 points allowed per game.
- Tulane ranks 61st in pass offense (242.3 passing yards per game) and 71st in pass defense (228.5 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Tulane owns the 92nd-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (132.8 per game), and has been more effective on defense, ranking sixth-best with only 62.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Tulane sports the 54th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (43.4% conversion rate), and has been better defensively, ranking 17th-best with a 30.2% third-down percentage allowed.
- With 10 forced turnovers (seventh in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (105th in the FBS), Tulane’s +2+2 turnover margin ranks 34th in college football.
Tulane’s Best Players
- Kai Horton has compiled 485 yards (121.3 ypg) on 31-of-62 passing with three touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
- Makhi Hughes has carried the ball 50 times for a team-high 245 yards on the ground and has found the end zone one time.
- Ashaad Clayton has been handed the ball 26 times this year and racked up 109 yards (27.3 per game).
- Lawrence Keys III has hauled in 17 catches for 345 yards (86.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Jha’Quan Jackson has put up a 230-yard season so far with four touchdowns, hauling in nine passes on 15 targets.
- Chris Brazzell II has a total of 130 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 11 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Patrick Jenkins has racked up 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording four TFL and 10 tackles.
- Tulane’s top-tackler, Jesus Machado, has 24 tackles and one interception this year.
- Lance Robinson leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up six tackles and three passes defended.
UAB Betting Insights
- UAB is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- UAB is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 20.5 points or more this season.
- UAB games have gone over the point total in three out of four opportunities (75%).
UAB Pick Insights
- UAB ranks 54th in total yards per game (414.3), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS with 430 total yards surrendered per contest.
- UAB ranks 75th in points per game (28), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS with 36.3 points surrendered per contest.
- UAB’s pass offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FBS with 301.5 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is allowing 240.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 88th.
- UAB has lots of room to improve in the running game, as it ranks 24th-worst in rushing yards per game (112.8) and 19th-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (189.5).
- UAB ranks 42nd in third-down conversion rate (45.1%) on offense, but it has been less effective defensively, ranking third-worst in the FBS with a 59.2% third-down percentage allowed.
- After forcing eight turnovers (18th in the FBS) and turning the ball over seven times (88th in the FBS) this season, UAB has the 50th-ranked turnover margin of +1.
UAB’s Best Players
- Jacob Zeno has been a dual threat for UAB this season. He has 1,206 passing yards (301.5 per game) while completing 75.1% of his passes. He’s tossed eight touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 116 yards (29 ypg) on 38 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Isaiah Jacobs, has carried the ball 37 times for 154 yards (38.5 per game) with one touchdown.
- Tejhaun Palmer has racked up 185 receiving yards on 16 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
- Fred Farrier II has put up a 180-yard season so far. He’s caught eight passes on 11 targets.
- Samario Rudolph has racked up 134 reciving yards (33.5 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Kevin Penn leads the team with two sacks, and also has one TFL and 10 tackles.
- Keondre Swoopes, UAB’s leading tackler, has 22 tackles this year.
- Ricky Lee III leads the team with one interception, while also recording one pass defended.
