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Ole Miss at Tulane odds, picks and predictions

Looking at Saturday’s Ole Miss Rebels at Tulane Green Wave college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The No.20 Ole Miss Rebels (1-0) and the No. 22 Tulane Green Wave (1-0) meet on Saturday at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Ole Miss vs. Tulane odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Rebels opened the season by routing FCS Mercer 73-7 last week. Ranked No. 20 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll, Ole Miss tallied 667 total yards in that walk-over. Including a pair of vacated wins, the Rebels have won 12 in a row against Tulane dating back to 1989.

The 22nd-ranked Green Wave posted an impressive 37-17 win over South Alabama at Yulman Stadium last Saturday. QB Michael Pratt completed 14-of-15 passes for 294 yards, 4 TDs and 0 INT, and Tulane outgained USA 436 yards to 265.

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Ole Miss at Tulane odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Ole Miss -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Tulane +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
Against the spread (ATS): Ole Miss -7 (-115) | Tulane +7 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 66.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ole Miss at Tulane picks and predictions

Prediction

Ole Miss 35, Tulane 26

Moneyline

No value here: PASS.

Against the spread

Tulane has won 5 in a row ATS and is 5-1 ATS over its last 6 home games.

The Green Wave were sharp in pass defense last week, allowing just 190 yards through the air despite leading the Jaguars wire-to-wire. The Wave crashed through for 5 sacks in that game.

Look for enough from Tulane on that side of the ball in this home contest, a big regional, big-brother-little-brother tussle that will have TU at its best.

BACK TULANE +7 (-105).

Over/Under

This line has steamed upward through the week and is now ripe for value on the Under.

Both offenses benefited from turnovers and short-field scores in week 1.

TAKE THE UNDER 66.5 (-110).

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First look: Ole Miss at Tulane odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Ole Miss at Tulane college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Ole Miss Rebels (1-0) and the Tulane Green Wave (1-0) meet on Saturday at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we look at Ole Miss at Tulane odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.

The Rebels opened the season by routing FCS Mercer by a 73-7 score, easily covering as 35-point favorites as the Over (59) cashed. Ole Miss racked up 524 passing yards, and it totaled 667 totla yards while posting a plus-2 turnover ratio.

The Green Wave posted an impressive 37-17 win over South Alabama at Yulman Stadium on Saturday night. QB Michael Pratt completed 14-of-15 passes for 294 yards, 4 TD and 0 INT, while Tulane posted 436 total yards to just 265 for USA.

Ole Miss was No. 22 and Tulane No. 24 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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Ole Miss at Tulane odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 10:33 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ole Miss -220 | Tulane +180
Against the spread (ATS): Ole Miss -5.5 (-115) | Tulane +5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022 betting stats

ML: Ole Miss 8-5 | Tulane 12-2
ATS: Ole Miss 4-8-1 | Tulane 12-2
O/U: Ole Miss 6-7 | Tulane 8-6

Ole Miss at Tulane head-to-head

These teams have met 70 times on the gridiron, with Ole Miss holding a 42-28 advantage. The Rebels have won the past 12 meetings (including 2 vacated wins) dating back to Oct. 21, 1989, with the Green Wave last topping the Rebels 14-9 on Nov. 5, 1998.

The most recent meeting was a 61-21 shellacking by Ole Miss in Oxford on Sept. 18, 2021, as the Over easily cashed.

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South Alabama at Tulane odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s South Alabama at Tulane odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The South Alabama Jaguars and Tulane Green Wave swing into the 2023 season Saturday when they clash in a battle at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the South Alabama vs. Tulane odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

South Alabama went 10-3 in 2022, doubling their win total from the 2021 season in what marked the winningest campaign in program history. The Jaguars were 4th in the Sun Belt in both total offense and total defense. They won their final 5 games of the regular season before eventually falling in the New Orleans Bowl.

Tulane tied its program record for wins in a single season, when the Green Wave went 12-2 last fall. TU captured an American Athletic Conference title and won a bowl game (Cotton Bowl) in a special run that saw the team — which is currently ranked No. 23 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll — finish 5th in the American in total offense and 3rd in total defense.

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South Alabama at Tulane odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:04 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: South Alabama +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Tulane -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): South Alabama +6 (-115) | Tulane -6 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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South Alabama at Tulane picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulane 27, South Alabama 23

Moneyline

South Alabama is the lean here, but AVOID unless you can wait out a Jaguars +220 return somewhere.

Against the spread

Both teams are looking to keep going with the momentum of 2022. The visiting Jaguars bring back a bit more talent from last season. Where that talent lies, and what’s missing from Tulane figures into this play.

The Green Wave has lost its top 5 tacklers from a year ago, and TU was better against the pass to begin with.

Look for a balanced USA attack to leverage the run and make this game close.

TAKE SOUTH ALABAMA +6.5 (-110), which is an offering from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Over/Under

In South Alabama’s last 10 games as a road underdog of 7 points or less, the Under is 7-3.

Rain is in the New Orleans weather forecast, and the running game, combined with new clock rules, make for an attractive Under.

TAKE THE UNDER 51.5 (-110).

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Tulane at Houston odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Tulane at Houston odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tulane Green Wave (17-7, 10-3 American) take on the No. 1 Houston Cougars (25-2, 13-1) on Wednesday at Fertitta Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Tulane vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Green Wave defeated USF 84-66 as 4.5-point road favorites on Saturday. Tulane has won 5 games in a row and 8 of its last 10 contests.

The Cougars were unable to cover as 14.5-point favorites in Sunday’s 72-64 win over Memphis. Houston is on a 7-game win streak and has won 9 of its last 10.

Tulane and Houston will be facing each other for the 2nd time this season on Wednesday. The Cougars won 80-60 in the first meeting as 10.5-point road favorites and the Under (146.5) hit on Jan. 17.

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Tulane at Houston odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Tulane +675 (bet $100 to win $675) | Houston -1300 (bet $1,300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Tulane +15.5 (-115) | Houston -15.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Tulane at Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 80, Tulane 68

Moneyline

AVOID.

Even though Houston is expected to win, you would need to bet over $1,000 just to make back $100 of profit on the Cougars’ moneyline.

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Against the spread

TULANE +15.5 (-115) is the ideal choice with the Green Wave playing very well recently. Houston is 7-7 ATS in conference games, while Tulane is a conference-best 10-3 ATS against AAC opponents.

The Green Wave are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall and the Cougars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games against a team with a winning road record.

Over/Under

OVER 146.5 (-105) is the lean in this matchup with Tulane’s defense allowing 75.3 points per game (313th in the nation). The Green Wave also average a healthy 82.3 points per game (11th) with G Jalen Cook posting 20.1 points per game.

Tulane has gone Over in 6 of its last 7 road games and Houston is 5-2 to the Over in its last 7 games overall.

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Cincinnati at Tulane odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cincinnati at Tulane odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Bearcats (16-8, 7-4 AAC) will square off against the Tulane Green Wave (15-7, 8-3) on Tuesday at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cincinnati vs. Tulane odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Bearcats beat UCF 73-64 on Saturday to cover as 6.5-point favorites at home. Cincinnati is amid a 2-game winning streak and has won 6 of its last 10 games.

The Green Wave defeated Memphis 90-89 in overtime on Saturday to cover as 7-point underdogs on the road. Tulane has won 3 games in a row and has recorded an 8-2 record in its last 10 contests.

Cincinnati beat Tulane 88-77 at home on Dec. 29 as 4.5-point favorite while the 151.5 Over cashed.

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Cincinnati at Tulane odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cincinnati +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Tulane -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cincinnati +1.5 (-110) | Tulane -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cincinnati at Tulane picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulane 82, Cincinnati 77

Moneyline

In this AAC showdown, I’ll take TULANE (-130) at home. The Green Wave are 9-2 at home, while the Bearcats are 3-3 on the road this season.

Against the spread

TULANE -1.5 (-110) is the pick with the Green Wave needing to win by just 1 basket to cover the spread. The Green Wave are 8-3 ATS in their 11 conference games this season.

Tulane is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games against a team with a winning record. On top of that, the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings and the favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

Over/Under

Both of these teams score with ease, making OVER 152.5 (-115) an enticing bet. Cincinnati is averaging 76.5 points per game (69th in the nation) and Tulane is averaging 81.4 points per game (18th in the nation) this season.

The Over is 8-2 in Tulane’s last 10 home games against a team with a losing road record.

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Houston at Tulane odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Houston at Tulane name odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 1 Houston Cougars (17-1, 5-0 American) take on the Tulane Green Wave (12-5, 5-1) in New Orleans Monday at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Houston v. Tulane odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Houston is coming off a less-then-impressive 83-77 victory Wednesday over South Florida as 23.5-point home favorites. It was the Cougars’ 8th win in a row and followed a 13-point road victory 72-59 vs. the Cincinnati Bearcats. Houston’s offense ranks 94th at 75.9 points per game while its defense at 52.9 PPG is the best in the nation.

Tulane is 2nd the American Athletic at 5-1 and will look to break down this defense to spring the upset. Tulane ranks 20th in the nation at 82.9 PPG and will need to get to the free throw line where it 2nd at 82.1% made.

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Moneyline (ML): Houston -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Tulane +425 (bet $100 to win $425)
Against the spread (ATS): Houston -10.5 (-115) | Tulane +10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Houston at Tulane picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 75, Tulane 62

Moneyline

PASS.

Houston -650 is the only wager you could make here. While this is the only side to take, unless it is in a large parlay, I would not take it as 13-2 odds are not a worthwhile risk on a straight wager.

Against the spread

HOUSTON -10.5 (-115) is the winning side.

Despite Tulane averaging 82.9 points per game, the Houston defense and its slow pace of play will limit the ability of the Green Wave to get any momentum going on the scoreboard.

Houston is 10th in the country in rebounds while Tulane is ranked 314th. This margin will also play a factor in the Cougars ability to keep things to their liking. Even on the road. 10.5 points is not high enough for a wager on Tulane to be feasible and I like Houston to cover.

Over/Under

UNDER 146.5 (-115) gets the play.

Tulane and its 20th-ranked offense will not be able to do much against a Cougars defense that allows 52.9 PPG on 34 % shooting.

The size of Houston will keep Tulane out of the lane and with Tulane only shooting 34% from 3 and Houston only allowing 25.1%, the outside shot is not an option either. This total should be in the high 130’s.

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Cotton Bowl: Tulane vs. USC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Tulane Green Wave at USC odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 18 Tulane Green Wave (11-2) and No. 8 USC Trojans (11-2) clash in Monday’s Cotton Bowl Classic. Kickoff at AT&T Stadium Stadium in Arlington is slated for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Tulane vs. USC odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Rankings courtesy of the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Tulane is 3-0 straight-up and 3-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 3 games. A balanced Green Wave offense has cranked out 35.2 points per game (22nd in FBS). It has been the Tulane ground game that has pulled more weight of late as the Wave has drowned out foes with 259.4 rushing yards per game since Nov. 5.

The Trojans have scored even more. USC ranks 3rd in the nation with its 41.1 PPG. Southern Cal got to the doorstop of the national title game, but lost to Utah 47-24 in the Dec. 2 Pac-12 Championship. That loss snapped a 5-game win streak.

USC was ranked 10th by the College Football Committee, Tulane 16th.

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Tulane vs. USC odds

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Moneyline: Tulane +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | USC -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Tulane +2.5 (-111) | USC -2.5 (-109)
Over/Under (O/U): 63.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Tulane vs. USC picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulane 28, USC 27

Moneyline

Southern Cal QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) is listed as probable, but how effective he will be if he plays is debatable. And the Heisman Trophy winner is running a Trojans offense down a few key pieces due to opt-outs.

Tulane strengths like defending the pass, getting stops in the red zone, and being diverse on offense play into a lean toward the Green Wave. USC’s defense — due mostly to iffy tackling — is prone to yielding more than a few chunk plays. On both sides of the ball, look for enough Tulane efficiency on early downs to make this game a toss up.

Consider a partial-unit play at Tulane +110.

Against the spread

USC coach Lincoln Riley has a 1-3 record in bowl games. As with above, Tulane has a shot in this one; we just want to get the right price. PASS on the current offering, but ride the Wave if a +2.5 gets priced under -110.

Over/Under

In the last 7 games, the Over in USC games is 7-0 and 6-1 in Tulane games. And on Monday, the total is a bit overcooked, and the Under has some slight value.

Either side has the strength to play some run-and-slow in the 4th if trying to get a lead to the shore line. The layoff and the neutral venue and some USC lineup shuffling plays into the leverage on a PARTIAL-UNIT PLAY ON THE UNDER 63.5 (-110).

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AAC Championship: UCF at Tulane odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UCF at Tulane AAC Championship odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 23 UCF Knights (9-3, 6-2 AAC) and No. 18 Tulane Green Wave (10-2, 7-1) meet for the American Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday. Kickoff at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UCF vs. Tulane odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Rankings courtesy of the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Central Florida scuffled on the road against South Florida last Saturday, but the Knights beat the underdog Bulls 46-39 on a TD scored in the final minute of play, although they came up well short of covering the 19.5-point spread. Central Florida, No. 22 in the College Football Playoff rankings, is 4-1 in its last 5 games, and that stretch includes a 38-31 win at Tulane Nov. 12.

The Green Wave, tabbed 18th by the CFP committee, beat then-No. 21 Cincinnati 27-24 Saturday. Tulane was favored by 1 point in a game that saw the 2 sides equally divvy up points in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters. RB Tyjae Spears had 181 rushing yards and 2 TDs and has rushed for 120 or more yards in 6 straight games and rolled up 1,177 rushing yards this season.

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UCF at Tulane odds

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Moneyline: UCF +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Tulane -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UCF +3.5 (-108) | Tulane -3.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 57 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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UCF at Tulane picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulane 28, UCF 27

Moneyline

The KNIGHTS (+155) beat Tulane last month and are a lean at these outright prices, but pass if the line gets any cheaper.

Against the spread

The Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss. In this series, the underdog has won 4 in a row ATS.

The 1-point-underdog Knights jumped out to a 24-7 lead in their Nov. conquest of Tulane. For the game, UCF outgained the Green Wave 468 yards to 391. On offense, the Knights do a good job staying on schedule, while Tulane is a bit more reliant on big plays.

Central Florida also boasts an impactful defensive line and does well to create havoc at all three levels. UCF has the AAC’s top red-zone defense: the Knights allowed TDs on just 44% of visits in the regular season. That figures as a key against a Tulane offense that has been efficient in punching in drives.

The back-to-back ATS losses against back-to-back ATS wins is an interesting, and lately, profitable angle.

UCF +3.5 (-108) is worth a partial-unit play and go in with the rest if a +4 becomes available.

Over/Under

Rain is in the forecast and this meeting would seem destined for more of a mid-range score than the last one.

TAKE THE UNDER 57 (-112) as a partial-unit play.

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SMU at Tulane odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s SMU at Tulane odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The SMU Mustangs (6-4, 4-2 AAC) meet the No. 21 Tulane Green Wave (8-2, 5-1) Thursday at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the SMU vs. Tulane odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Mustangs were sitting below .500 after an Oct. 22 loss to Cincinnati, but suddenly a light went off. SMU has scored 41 or more points in each of the last 3 games, outpacing the defense which has yielded 34 or more points in 2 of those games. SMU opened 1-5 ATS in the 1st 6 outings, but it has covered the last 4 games.

The Green Wave ripped off 5 straight wins and covers from Sept. 30 to Nov. 5, but that streak was halted with a 38-31 home loss to UCF last Saturday in a coin-flip game. Each of its 2 losses have been in 1-score games.

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SMU at Tulane odds

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Moneyline (ML): SMU +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Tulane -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread: SMU +3.5 (-114) | Tulane -3.5 (-106)
Over/Under (O/U): 65 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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SMU at Tulane picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulane 35, SMU 32

Moneyline

TULANE (-180) is a moderate favorite, but it is worth playing for this bounce-back game.

The Green Wave have the horses to hang with the SMU (+145) offense which has been on fire lately. And the Tulane D ranks 20th in the nation with just 323.4 total yards allowed, while limiting the opposition to 175.5 passing yards per game (12th). This won’t be a defensive slog, certainly, but the Green Wave will use its offense and surprisingly good defense to cool off the Mustangs.

Against the spread

In 4 of its last 8 games, Tulane -3 (-114) has been involved in 1-score games. SMU +3 (-106) will be in this game all the way to the end, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Green Wave win it on a last-second field goal. This will be too close to lay or take the points. Just play the moneyline.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 65 (-110) is the lean, but play it slightly.

The SMU offense has scored 41 or more points in each of the last 3 outings. While the Under has been the overwhelming trend for the Mustangs on the season, it’s been about the Over lately.

The Over is 4-1 in Tulane’s last 5 appearances on a Thursday, and the Over is 5-2 in the last 7 home games against SMU, while cashing in 7 of the last 9 meetings in the series.

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UCF at Tulane odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UCF at Tulane odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 21 UCF Knights (7-2, 4-1, AAC) visit the No. 17 Tulane Green Wave (8-1, 5-0) for a Saturday afternoon battle in New Orleans. Kickoff from Yulman Stadium will be at 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UCF vs. Tulane odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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Central Florida was drubbed at ECU Oct. 22, but the 34-13 loss as a 5.5-point favorite has been followed by impressive wins over Cincinnati (25-21 Oct. 29) and Memphis (35-28 last Saturday). The Knights — tabbed 22nd in the College Football Playoff rankings — have piled up 6 wins in their last 7 games.

Tulane — No. 17 in the CFP rankings — is coming off its highest single-game rushing total since 2020. The Green Wave rolled to 357 yards in their 27-13 win at Tulsa last Saturday. TU covered a 6.5-point spread in running its ATS mark to 8-1. Its rushing total against Tulsa was 100 yards clear of what Tulane allowed overall: the Wave held Tulsa to 257 total yards.

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UCF at Tulane odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: UCF +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Tulane -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UCF +1.5 (-112) | Tulane -1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 55 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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UCF at Tulane picks and predictions

Prediction

UCF 28, Tulane 27

Moneyline

The way Central Florida runs the ball figures to loom large in this contest. Tulane has been terrific on defense this season but against an easier schedule than UCF’s.

The Green Wave defense has excelled in limiting explosive plays, but UCF’s bread-and-butter is its production in early downs. The Knights stay on schedule with their ground attack.

On defense, UCF has been stingy in the red zone.

KNIGHTS (+105) is worth a partial-unit play. A tag of +110 or better would make for more action.

Against the spread

UCF straight-up is solid, and the ATS play carries a premium price. AVOID.

Over/Under

PASS: Several respectable models peg this one for an Over, but an iffy weather forecast takes the air out of a potential Over bet.

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