Tulane vs Houston Betting Preview
An AAC showdown is set for Friday night when the Tulane Green Wave (3-1) visit the Houston Cougars (2-2). Both teams will look to carry any of the momentum from their non-conference schedule as they enter the most important part of their seasons. This game will air live on ESPN.
Through four games, Tulane is scoring 33.8 points per game and are gaining 428.5 yards per game, 248.8 through the air and 179.8 on the ground. Defensively, the Green Wave are averaging just 11.8 points against, and 228.8 yards allowed, 102.5 passing and 126.3 rushing.
After four games, Houston is scoring 32.3 points per game and are gaining 393.0 yards per game, 248.3 through the air and 144.8 on the ground. Defensively, the Cougars are averaging 35.8 points against, and 442.8 yards allowed, 294.8 passing and 148.0 rushing.
Tulane vs Houston Prediction
Last time out, Tulane hosted Southern Miss and suffered a surprising 27-24 defeat. The Green Wave were coming off their impressive win over Kansas State and jumped out to a 14-0 second-quarter lead. Tulane led 17-10 at the half, but Southern Miss scored the 17 points to take a 27-17 lead midway through the fourth quarter. The Green Wave scored with 19 seconds left to give their fans a sliver of hope. Michael Pratt went 19/29 for 247 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and added 58 rushing yards on the night. Tyjae Spears went off with 22 carries for 114 yards, a 5.2 average, and two touchdowns in the loss. Defensively, the Green Wave allowed 253 total yards and did not force any turnovers.
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Houston ended their two-game losing streak with a 34-27 home win over Rice. The Cougars jumped out to a 7-0 first-quarter lead but were trailing 14-10 as the teamโs entered halftime. The second half was a fun one as the teams traded scores in a 24-point third quarter that ended with the teams tied at 24. Rice took the lead with an early field goal, but Houston tied the game up with a field goal of their own with just over five minutes left. Houston got the win with an 11-yard fumble return by Nelson Ceaser with just 3:34 left in the game. Defensively, the Cougars allowed 424 total yards and forced two Rice turnovers, one interception and one recovered fumble.
Series History: Houston has won the past two meetings and lead the all-time series 19-7.
Pick: Tulane had the ultimate letdown game last week and I think their struggles continues this week. Give me Houston to cover the spread in this one.
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Tulane Green Wave
Houston Cougars
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
TULANE | Passing | HOU |
---|---|---|
16.4 | CMP | 21.9 |
26.3 | ATT | 32 |
62.2 | CMP% | 68.5 |
215 | Y/G | 255.3 |
8.2 | Y/A | 8 |
1.8 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Defense/Offense
TULANE | Passing | HOU |
---|---|---|
22.1 | CMP | 21.8 |
33.8 | ATT | 34 |
65.3 | CMP% | 64 |
228.6 | Y/G | 241.5 |
6.8 | Y/A | 7.1 |
1.3 | TD/G | 2 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
TULANE | Rushing | HOU |
---|---|---|
37.6 | ATT | 38.9 |
155.1 | Y/G | 168.6 |
4.1 | Y/A | 4.3 |
1.1 | TD/G | 2.3 |
Defense/Offense
TULANE | Rushing | HOU |
---|---|---|
31.8 | ATT | 29.9 |
112.7 | Y/G | 118.7 |
3.5 | Y/A | 4.0 |
1.0 | TD/G | 0.8 |
Special Teams
TULANE | Special Teams | HOU |
---|---|---|
3.5 | Punts-GM | 4.1 |
43.3 | Punt Avg | 41.3 |
1.9 | Kick Ret GM | 2.4 |
24.8 | Kick Ret Avg | 21.6 |
1.0 | Punt Ret GM | 1.3 |
10.4 | Punt Ret Avg | 6.7 |
Betting Trends
TULANE | Betting Trends | HOU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
31 | Avg Score | 31.33 |
12.33 | Avg Opp Score | 36 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
18.33 | Avg Score | 31.67 |
19 | Avg Opp Score | 29.33 |
TULANE | Betting Trends | HOU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
32.6 | Avg Score | 29.6 |
16 | Avg Opp Score | 31.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
22 | Avg Score | 34 |
32.8 | Avg Opp Score | 29.8 |
TULANE | Betting Trends | HOU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
26.9 | Avg Score | 33.5 |
21.4 | Avg Opp Score | 27.1 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-8-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
25.5 | Avg Score | 33.4 |
35.4 | Avg Opp Score | 25.6 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Tulane vs Houston Betting Stats
Green Wave
- Tulane is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tulane’s last 9 games.
- Tulane is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games.
- Tulane is 4-13-1 ATS in their last 18 games against Houston.
- Tulane is 3-15 SU in their last 18 games against Houston.
- Tulane is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
- Tulane is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Houston.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulane’s last 5 games against an opponent in the American Athletic Conference conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tulane’s last 9 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- Tulane is 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games played in September.
Cougars
- Houston is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games.
- Houston is 14-3 SU in their last 17 games.
- Houston is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home.
- Houston is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Tulane.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston’s last 9 games against an opponent in the American Athletic Conference conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- Houston is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played in September.
- Houston is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games played in week 5.