The Tulane Green Wave (2-3 overall, 0-3 AAC) and UCF Knights (2-2, 1-2) are scheduled to meet at the Bounce House in Orlando, Fla., for a 2 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. Below, we analyze the Tulane-UCF college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Tulane at UCF: Betting odds and lines
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- Money line: Tulane +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | UCF -834 (bet $834 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Tulane +19 (-110) | UCF -19 (-110)
- Over/Under: 72.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Tulane at UCF: Three things to know
- Tulane is coming off a heartbreaking 37-34 loss in overtime last Friday night against visiting SMU. Two of the Green Wave’s three losses have been by three points or less.
- The Green Wave have posted 36.4 points per game to rank 21st in the nation, and the Over has connected in four straight, going 4-0-1 in five games overall. Tulane also ranks 10th in the country with 233.2 rushing yards per game.
- UCF has dropped each of the past two games, including a stunning 50-49 loss at Memphis last weekend as a 3-point favorite. In fact, the Knights are 0-3 ATS in the previous three – they were favored in each of those contests. They still rank No. 1 in total yards (636.3) and passing yards (439.0) per game, and they’re fifth in points (43.8).
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Tulane at UCF: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks
Prediction
UCF 45, Tulane 34
Money line (ML)
The UCF (-834) offense is the same as it ever was, continuing to roll up big numbers. However, the defense has struggled, and it’s a huge concern during the Knights’ two-game losing skid. You cannot trust them, especially risking more than eight times your potential return. AVOID.
Against the spread (ATS)
TULANE +19 (-110) has the horses on offense to hang with UCF, as its rushing game has been impressive. But the Green Wave struggle in pass defense. Ultimately that’s where the Knights will win this game and put the visitors away, snapping their skid. However, Tulane will keep it within three scores.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 72.5 (-110) is the wager to make in this AAC battle, as defense is certainly not the hallmark for either of these sides. The Over is 4-0-1 in five games for Tulane, and 5-2-1 in the past eight on the road for the Green Wave. The Over is 4-1 in the past five for UCF as a favorite, too. Look for a high-scoring affair.
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