Tulane vs Tulsa Betting Preview
An American Athletic Conference showdown is set for Saturday afternoon when the Tulane Green Wave (7-1, 4-0 in AAC) visit the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-5, 1-3). Tulane sits alone at the top of the AAC, but there are plenty of challenges just behind them. Tulsa is just hoping to make a bowl game this season. DraftKings Sportsbook has the opening line at Tulane -7.5 and the over at 58.5 points scored. This game will air live on ESPNU.
Through eight games, Tulane is scoring 33.6 points per game and are gaining 410.8 yards per game, 252.6 through the air and 158.1 on the ground. Defensively, the Green Wave are averaging just 17.4 points against, and 313.6 yards allowed, 184.6 passing and 129.0 rushing.
After eight games, Tulsa is scoring 32.4 points per game and are gaining 434.3 yards per game, 292.3 through the air and 142.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Golden Hurricane are averaging 34.0 points against, and 392.9 yards allowed, 182.9 passing and 210.0 rushing.
Tulane vs Tulsa Prediction
Last time out, Tulane hosted the Memphis Tigers and earned a 38-28 win. Tulane looked to running away with this one, as they led 21-0 after the first and 35-0 at the second, but Memphis came out of the half firing. The Tigers made it a 10-point game late, but it was too little too late as their comeback fell short. Michael Pratt went 20/29 for 158 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on the day. Tulane ran the ball 41 times for 186 yards, a 4.5 average, and three touchdowns in the win. Defensively, Tulane allowed 415 total yards and forced four Memphis turnovers, two interceptions and two recovered fumbles.
Tulsa hosted SMU and were beaten 45-34. The Mustangs had a great game as they led 14-7 after the first, 24-7 at the half, 45-20 after the third. SMU took the foot off the gas in the fourth quarter and allowed Tulsa to make this game seem closer than it really was. Two Tulsa passers combined to go 15/30 for 216 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions, and added two touchdowns on the ground. A good game by the Tulsa QB duo. Defensively, Tulsa allowed 468 total yards and recovered one SMU fumble.
Series History: Tulsa has won two straight meetings and now lead the all-time series 13-5.
Pick: Tulane is the real deal this season and they have a chance at going to a New Years Six Bowl.