An important AAC matchup is set for Thursday night when the SMU Mustangs (6-4, 4-2 in AAC) visit the Tulane Green Wave (8-2, 5-1). SMU is fifth in the AAC, but trail first place UCF by just one game. Tulane is tied with the first place Knights but find themselves sitting third in the conference. Below is my college football pick for SMU vs Tulane.
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SMU Mustangs
Tulane Green Wave
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
SMU | Passing | TULANE |
---|---|---|
19.6 | CMP | 22.1 |
33.2 | ATT | 33.8 |
58.9 | CMP% | 65.3 |
278.4 | Y/G | 228.6 |
8.4 | Y/A | 6.8 |
2.4 | TD/G | 1.3 |
Defense/Offense
SMU | Passing | TULANE |
---|---|---|
17.6 | CMP | 16.4 |
30.6 | ATT | 26.3 |
57.7 | CMP% | 62.2 |
182.2 | Y/G | 215 |
6 | Y/A | 8.2 |
1.2 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
SMU | Rushing | TULANE |
---|---|---|
39.6 | ATT | 31.8 |
175.9 | Y/G | 112.7 |
4.4 | Y/A | 3.5 |
2.1 | TD/G | 1.0 |
Defense/Offense
SMU | Rushing | TULANE |
---|---|---|
35.6 | ATT | 37.6 |
121.9 | Y/G | 155.1 |
3.4 | Y/A | 4.1 |
1.0 | TD/G | 1.1 |
Special Teams
SMU | Special Teams | TULANE |
---|---|---|
3.4 | Punts-GM | 3.5 |
41.9 | Punt Avg | 43.3 |
1.6 | Kick Ret GM | 1.9 |
19.7 | Kick Ret Avg | 24.8 |
1.9 | Punt Ret GM | 1.0 |
9.8 | Punt Ret Avg | 10.4 |
Betting Trends
SMU | Betting Trends | TULANE |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
54.33 | Avg Score | 32 |
40 | Avg Opp Score | 26.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
35 | Avg Score | 31 |
32.67 | Avg Opp Score | 25 |
SMU | Betting Trends | TULANE |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
46 | Avg Score | 33 |
36.6 | Avg Opp Score | 23.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
36 | Avg Score | 33.8 |
28.4 | Avg Opp Score | 20.4 |
SMU | Betting Trends | TULANE |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 8-2-0 |
40.3 | Avg Score | 32.7 |
32.6 | Avg Opp Score | 19 |
AWAY | HOME | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
32.9 | Avg Score | 30.3 |
32 | Avg Opp Score | 21.7 |
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SMU vs Tulane Betting Pick
This game will be played at Yulman Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Why Bet SMU
โ SMU are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games overall.
โ SMU is 7-0 straight up in their last seven games against Tulane.
โ Tulane is 2-5 ATS in their last seven games against SMU.
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SMU Mustangs
Last time out, SMU visited South Florida and used a big second half to win 41-23. The Mustangs led 10-0 after the first quarter, but South Florida fought back, and it was tied at 17 at the half. SMU scored the first 24 points of the second half to run away and enjoy a relaxing fourth quarter.
Tanner Mordecai went 19/27 for 280 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. SMU ran the ball 41 times for 273 yards, a 6.7 average, and three touchdowns in the win. Defensively, SMU allowed 381 total yards and forced one USF interception.
Through 10 games, SMU is scoring 40.2 points per game and gaining 479.0 yards, 331.0 through the air and 148.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Mustangs allow 33.7 points and 453.4 yards, 253.8 passing and 199.7 rushing.
Tulane Green Wave
Tulane hosted UCF in a blockbuster matchup and suffered their conference loss, 38-31. UCF were in control of this game throughout, but the Green Wave kept themselves within armโs length most of the game. UCF led 17-7 after the first quarter and 24-14 at the half. Tulane made it a one score game early in the fourth quarter but could never get that key stop and ended up falling at home.
Michael Pratt went 23/39 for 236 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions, and added one touchdown on the ground. Tyjae Spears took advantage of his opportunities as he ran the ball just eight times but gained 130 yards. Defensively, Tulane allowed 468 total yards and did not force a UCF turnover.
After 10 games, Tulane is scoring 32.9 points per game and gaining 418.7 yards, 238.4 through the air and 180.2 on the ground. Defensively, the Green Wave allow 16.9 points and 307.3 yards, 180.3 passing and 127.0 rushing.