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Star player Blake Watson and the Memphis Tigers (4-1) meet the Tulane Green Wave (4-1) on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
The Green Wave are the favorites (-3) in their game against the Tigers, with the over/under being 56.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Green Wave are -156 and the Tigers are +131.)
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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 | -3 | -110 | -110 | 56.5 | -110 | -110 | -156 | +131 |
Tulane Pick Insights
- Tulane is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Tulane has a 2-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 3 points or more this season.
- One of Tulane’s four games with a set total has hit the over (25%).
Tulane Stats & Insights
- Tulane has the 74th-ranked offense this year (389.6 yards per game), and has been even more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-best with just 319.8 yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Tulane has been a top-25 unit, ranking 20th-best by surrendering only 17.4 points per game. The offense ranks 68th (29.8 points per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, Tulane ranks 71st in the FBS with 230.6 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 81st in passing yards allowed per contest (235.6).
- Tulane sports the 63rd-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (159 per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 10th-best with only 84.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Tulane sports the 60th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (41.3% conversion rate), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best with a 31.8% third-down percentage allowed.
- With 11 forced turnovers (16th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (94th in the FBS), Tulane’s +1+1 turnover margin ranks 52nd in college football.
Tulane’s Best Players
- Michael Pratt has racked up 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 racked up 368 yards on 72 carries while finding the end zone three times as a runner.
- Ashaad Clayton has carried the ball 28 times for 116 yards (23.2 per game).
- Lawrence Keys III’s leads his squad with 399 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 20 catches (out of 31 targets) and scored four touchdowns.
- Jha’Quan Jackson has hauled in 11 receptions totaling 259 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Chris Brazzell II’s 13 receptions have yielded 179 yards and two touchdowns.
- Patrick Jenkins has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL and 14 tackles.
- Jesus Machado is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 33 tackles and one interception.
- Lance Robinson has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with eight tackles and three passes defended.
Memphis Betting Insights
- Memphis has covered the spread once in four games this year.
- Memphis is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or greater this season.
- Memphis games have hit the over in three out of four opportunities (75%).
Memphis Pick Insights
- Memphis is accumulating 439 total yards per game on offense this season (33rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 362.8 total yards per game (64th-ranked).
- Memphis’ offense has been dominant, compiling 36.6 points per contest (18th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 44th by allowing 21.4 points per game.
- Memphis ranks 31st in the FBS with 277 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 46th with 210.8 passing yards ceded per contest on defense.
- Memphis is posting 162 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (60th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 152 rushing yards per game (84th-ranked) on defense.
- Memphis’ defense has been excelling on third down, allowing a 24.2% third-down conversion percentage (fifth-best). On offense, it ranks 90th in the FBS with a 36.6% third-down rate.
- Memphis has accumulated eight forced turnovers (58th in the FBS) and committed seven turnovers (49th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 52nd in the FBS.
Memphis’ Best Players
- Seth Henigan has thrown for 1,376 yards on 68.6% passing while collecting 10 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also run for 132 yards with three scores.
- Watson’s team-high 455 rushing yards have come on 77 carries, with six touchdowns. He also leads the team with 233 receiving yards (46.6 per game) on 26 catches with one touchdown.
- Sutton Smith has piled up 31 carries and totaled 147 yards with two touchdowns.
- Roc Taylor has racked up 399 receiving yards on 27 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- DeMeer Blankumsee has 19 receptions (on 33 targets) for a total of 249 yards (49.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Andres Fox paces the team with 1.5 sacks, and also has one TFL and seven tackles.
- Memphis’ leading tackler, Chandler Martin, has 33 tackles, five TFL, and one sack this year.
- DJ Bell leads the team with one interception, while also collecting eight tackles and one pass defended.
