Event Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Venue: Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA
Broadcast: ESPN
Betting Odds: Tulane favored by 13.5 points
Over/Under: 55 points
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Tulane Green Wave (9-2) will battle the Memphis Tigers (9-2) at Yulman Stadium. According to Bovada oddsmakers, Memphis is a 13.5-point underdog in this contest, with a total set at 55.0 points.
The Memphis Tigers come into this encounter with a strong 9-2 record this season. In their most recent outing, they triumphed over the UAB Blazers with an impressive score of 53-18. During that match, they executed 74 plays, accumulating 526 total yards. Memphis showcased their ground game effectively, rushing the ball 40 times for 227 yards, averaging 5.7 yards per carry. On the defensive side, they held opponents to just 28 rushing yards on 20 attempts, permitting only 1.4 yards per carry. The Tigers completed 28 out of 44 passing attempts for 324 yards, achieving a completion rate of 63.6%.
This season, the Tigers have registered a total of 4,851 yards. Of their touchdowns, 21 have come through the air, while they’ve tacked on 28 rushing touchdowns. They’ve committed 8 turnovers, resulting in 256 first downs, although they’ve also faced 61 penalties costing them 536 yards. On average, they gain 167.9 rushing yards per game, placing them 61st nationally. In terms of scoring, the Memphis Tigers boast an average of 35.3 points per game.
In terms of passing defense, Memphis has given up 2,703 yards this season, ranking them 109th in the country. They allow an average of 245.7 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 58.7%. All told, the Tigers surrender an average of 353.9 total yards per game, placing them 53rd in Division 1. They have conceded 13 passing touchdowns as well as 17 rushing touchdowns, allowing opponents to run for an average of 3.8 yards per carry and 108.2 rushing yards per game overall. Throughout the season, they have given up 1,190 rushing yards across 11 contests, ranking 46th in Division 1 with an average of 22.6 points allowed per game.
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The Green Wave also sit at 9-2 this year. Their last game saw them secure a decisive 35-0 victory against the Navy Midshipmen. In that matchup, Tulane limited their opponents to 35 rushing attempts for only 100 yards (averaging 2.9 yards per carry). The Green Wave’s secondary excelled as they faced a 27.3% completion percentage, permitting just 13 yards on 3 completions from 11 attempts. The Green Wave accumulated 358 total yards while executing 62 plays at an average of 5.8 yards per play, with their rush game yielding 4.6 yards per carry, totaling 220 yards on 48 attempts.
When it comes to scoring, Tulane ranks 4th in Division 1 with an impressive 40.5 points per game. They average 434.4 total yards per game, positioning them 30th overall in college football. The Green Wave have incurred 598 penalty yards across 74 infractions, which places them 36th in Division 1 for discipline. They have thrown 4 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles, while securing 248 first downs. So far this season, Tulane has amassed 2,280 passing yards, averaging 207.3 yards per game, ranking 88th in the nation. In contrast, they have dominated on the ground, averaging 227.1 rushing yards per game with a cumulative total of 2,498 rushing yards.
Tulane’s defense has allowed 1,246 rushing yards (113.3 yards per game) along with 11 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they’ve conceded 10 touchdowns and averaged 177.1 yards per game passing defense, ranking them 14th nationally. Their defense has recorded 8 fumble recoveries and 12 interceptions this season. With 645 defensive plays executed, Tulane ranks 6th in the nation for defensive activity, allowing just 17.0 points per game and placing them 10th in Division 1, having given up a total of 187 points this year.
Free Prediction: Bet on the Memphis Tigers (+13.5)
