The American Athletic Conference Championship Game is set for Saturday afternoon when the UCF Knights (9-3, 6-2 in AAC) visit the Tulane Green Wave (10-2, 7-1). UCF is set to make their third appearance, first since 2018, and are looking for their third win. Tulane is set to make their first conference championship appearance. Below is my college football pick for UCF vs Tulane.
UCF vs Tulane Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | Tulane -2.5 |
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This game will be played at Yulman Stadium at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Why Bet Tulane -2.5
✅ Tulane is 7-1 against the spread in their last eight games.
✅ The Green Wave are 7-1 straight up in their last eight games, but their only loss was at home to UCF.
✅ UCF is 3-2 ATS in their last five road games.
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UCF Knights
Tulane Green Wave
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
UCF | Passing | TULANE |
---|---|---|
17.6 | CMP | 22.1 |
28.2 | ATT | 33.8 |
62.6 | CMP% | 65.3 |
258.8 | Y/G | 228.6 |
9.2 | Y/A | 6.8 |
1.8 | TD/G | 1.3 |
Defense/Offense
UCF | Passing | TULANE |
---|---|---|
16.2 | CMP | 16.4 |
28.2 | ATT | 26.3 |
57.4 | CMP% | 62.2 |
196.7 | Y/G | 215 |
7 | Y/A | 8.2 |
0.9 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
UCF | Rushing | TULANE |
---|---|---|
40.7 | ATT | 31.8 |
228.2 | Y/G | 112.7 |
5.6 | Y/A | 3.5 |
2.2 | TD/G | 1.0 |
Defense/Offense
UCF | Rushing | TULANE |
---|---|---|
39.7 | ATT | 37.6 |
194.3 | Y/G | 155.1 |
4.9 | Y/A | 4.1 |
2.0 | TD/G | 1.1 |
Special Teams
UCF | Special Teams | TULANE |
---|---|---|
2.8 | Punts-GM | 3.5 |
41.3 | Punt Avg | 43.3 |
1.3 | Kick Ret GM | 1.9 |
21.8 | Kick Ret Avg | 24.8 |
1.3 | Punt Ret GM | 1.0 |
9.2 | Punt Ret Avg | 10.4 |
Betting Trends
UCF | Betting Trends | TULANE |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
32.67 | Avg Score | 39 |
29 | Avg Opp Score | 28.67 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
39.67 | Avg Score | 42.67 |
32.67 | Avg Opp Score | 30 |
UCF | Betting Trends | TULANE |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
31.6 | Avg Score | 36.4 |
27.2 | Avg Opp Score | 25.4 |
AWAY | HOME | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
34.4 | Avg Score | 35.2 |
29.2 | Avg Opp Score | 25.2 |
UCF | Betting Trends | TULANE |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 8-2-0 |
34.9 | Avg Score | 31.9 |
22.6 | Avg Opp Score | 22.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
32.9 | Avg Score | 34 |
31.5 | Avg Opp Score | 20.1 |
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UCF Knights
Last time out, UCF avoided a major collapse and beat South Florida, on the road, 46-39. UCF led 14-0 after the first quarter and scored the first 28 points of the game to lead 28-7 at the half. The Bulls decided to show up in the second half and led 39-38 late in the fourth quarter. UCF scored the game-winning touchdown with just 20 seconds left in the game.
Two UCF passers combined to go 24/29 for 202 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions, and added 150 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. UCF ran the ball 47 times for 345 yards, a 7.3 average, and three touchdowns in the win. Defensively, UCF allowed 438 total yards and forced three USF turnovers, two recovered fumbles and one interception.
Through 12 games, UCF is scoring 34.9 points per game and gaining 486.5 yards, 242.8 through the air and 243.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Knights allow 21.3 points and 361.3 yards, 212.1 passing and 149.3 rushing.
Tulane Green Wave
Tulane clinched their spot in the AAC title game with a 27-24 win at #24 Cincinnati. The Green Wave led 3-0 after the first quarter, 13-10 at the half, and 20-17 after three quarters. Cincinnati did not lead in this game until under seven minutes to go in the game when they scored a touchdown to go up 24-20. Tulane was not phased as they quickly answered with the game-winning score.
Michael Pratt went 13/22 for 162 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Tyjae Spears ran the ball 35 times for 181 yards, a 5.2 average, and two touchdowns in the win. Defensively, Tulane allowed 337 total yards and forced one Cincinnati interception.
After 12 games, Tulane is scoring 34.4 points per game and gaining 416.1 yards, 223.8 through the air and 192.3 on the ground. Defensively, the Green Wave allow 19.8 points and 336.8 yards, 182.2 passing and 154.6 rushing.