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Rice at Tulsa odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-3, 1-1 AAC) welcome the Rice Owls (3-3, 1-1) to Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium Thursday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rice vs. Tulsa odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Tulsa had a bye in Week 7. The Golden Hurricane lost on the road 20-17 to Florida Atlantic in Week 6, failing to cover as a 2.5-point underdog. Tulsa is 2-1 at home this season and 1-2 against the spread (ATS) and 2-3-1 ATS overall. QB Cardell Williams is the main threat for this offense, totaling 955 passing yards and 8 TDs in 6 games.

Rice, which lost to UConn 38-31 in Week 6 as a 10-point home favorite, also had a Week 7 bye.. The Owls are 4-2 ATS this season and 1-1 ATS on the road. QB JT Daniels is the star of the show for the Owls, throwing for 1,831 passing yards and 15 TDs in 6 games.

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Rice at Tulsa odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 10:16 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rice +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Tulsa -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rice +3 (-110) | Tulsa -3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rice at Tulsa picks and predictions

Prediction

Rice 31, Tulsa 28

Moneyline

BET RICE (+135).

Rice is 1-0 straight up and ATS as an underdog of 7 or fewer points. It beat Houston 43-41, covering as a 7-point underdog in Week 2. While it did lose to UConn, the Owls have the far more competent quarterback who has a 15-5 TD-to-INT ratio.

Tulsa has scored 25 or fewer points in 4 of 6 games and has scored 22 or fewer in 2 of its last 3. Williams has 8 TDs and 7 INTs which shouldn’t give bettors much confidence. For the value, take RICE (+135).

Against the spread

PASS.

Rice is 0-2 straight up on the road and has lost those games by 13 and 27. With this spread just a field goal, the value here is on Rice to win outright. Tulsa is 2-1 at home as well with its only loss to top-ten Oklahoma in Week 3.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 58.5 (-110).

Tulsa is 2-4 O/U this season and has alternated going Over and Under since losing 43-10 to Washington in Week 2, a game that went Under the 66 total. It is primed for an Over given those trends.

Rice’s defense has also allowed 37 or more points in 4 of 6 games. It has gone Over in 4 of its last 5 games and has a competent offense and a hole-filled defense.

Couple the 2 and Tulsa’s trends and back the OVER 58.5 (-110).

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Temple at Tulsa odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Temple Owls (2-2) and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-2) meet Thursday night at Chapman Stadium in Tulsa in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) opener for both sides. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. Tulsa odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Temple has alternated wins and losses in each of its 4 outings so far, registering wins over Akron and Norfolk State of the FCS, while suffering lopsided losses at Rutgers, and home against Miami last Saturday. The Owls have posted a 1-3 against the spread (ATS) mark, including 0-3 ATS against FBS opponents. The Under is 3-1 through 4 games, with the Over cashing last week.

Tulsa opened with a 42-7 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff of the FCS before taking it on the chin in a pair of losses to Washington and Oklahoma. It rebounded with a solid 22-14 win at Northern Illinois last Saturday, cashing as a 4-point underdog. The Under is 3-1 through 4 games for the Golden Cane, too.

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Temple at Tulsa odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 3:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Temple +134 (bet $100 to win $134) | Tulsa -162 (bet $162 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Temple +3.5 (-115) | Tulsa -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Temple at Tulsa picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulsa 32, Temple 29

Moneyline

Tulsa (-162) is a little on the pricey side for my liking. The Golden Hurricane make me a little nervous against Temple (+134), and the only reason I like Tulsa is because it is at home.

Tulsa has been terrible against the pass this season, allowing 302.0 yards per game, which is 125th in FBS, according to covers.com. The one thing the Golden Hurricane does well is run the ball, gobbling up 170.5 yards per game on the ground.

Temple’s strength on offense is passing, and it should find little resistance in that aspect of the game. The Owls can’t stop the run, though, allowing 195.3 yards per outing, so that’s a huge concern.

PASS.

Against the spread

TEMPLE +3.5 (-115) isn’t a great offense by any stretch, but QB E.J. Warner has proven to be dangerous, throwing for exactly 1,000 yards with 5 TDs and 4 INTs. He’ll be a handful to contain for the Tulsa -3.5 (-105) defense.

When Tulsa has the ball, watch for the 2-headed monster of RBs Jordan Ford and Anthony Watkins. Both players have rushed for over 215 yards while scoring 1 TD apiece.

Over/Under

OVER 55.5 (-110) might end up being the best play on the board.

The strength of each offense is the weakness of the opponent, so both of these teams should be able to move the ball up and down Skelly Field with impunity.

The last time these teams met in Tulsa on Nov. 20, 2021, the total ended up going Over, and the total has gone high in both meetings in Oklahoma since Nov. 2017.

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Oklahoma at Tulsa odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners (2-0) travel to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-1) on Saturday at Chapman Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oklahoma vs. Tulsa odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Sooners defeated SMU 28-11 to cover as 16.5-point home favorites in Week 2. The Under also hit with the total being set at 68.5 points. Oklahoma has outscored its 1st 2 opponents by a combined score of 101-11 and is the No. 16 ranked team in the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The Golden Hurricane pushed as 33-point road underdogs in a 43-10 loss to No. 8 Washington in Week 2. With only 53 points scored against Washington, the Under of 66 points was also achieved in last week’s contest.

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Oklahoma at Tulsa odds

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Moneyline (ML): Oklahoma -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100) | Tulsa +1400 (bet $100 to win $1,400)
Against the spread (ATS): Oklahoma -28.5 (-110) | Tulsa +28.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oklahoma at Tulsa picks and predictions

Prediction

Oklahoma 48, Tulsa 9

Moneyline

Even though Oklahoma should cruise to a road win on Saturday over Tulsa, just AVOID the moneyline in this game. Wagering on a team at -5000 odds is never a good idea in sports betting.

Against the spread

OKLAHOMA -28.5 (-110) is the play against the spread with the Sooners covering the spread in each of their first 2 contests this season. Tulsa also has 2 QBs on its roster who are questionable for Saturday’s matchup, which could prevent the offense from doing much damage against Oklahoma.

The Golden Hurricane are also 0-1-1 ATS to begin the season after going 3-8-1 ATS in 2022.

Over/Under

While the Sooners should score with ease on Saturday, UNDER 59.5 (-110) is how I’d wager on the total in this showdown. Oklahoma has allowed 11 points all season (all 11 points came in Week 2 against SMU) and Tulsa could be without its starting QB.

Both of these programs are a combined 1-3 to the Over in the 1st 2 weeks of the season.

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Tulsa at Washington odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-0) and the Washington Huskies (1-0) meet Saturday at Husky Stadium in Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (PAC-12 Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Tulsa vs. Washington odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Tulsa roughed up Arkansas-Pine Bluff of the FCS at Skelly Field last Saturday in the season opener, piling up 517 total yards of offense to just 252 for the Golden Lions. The Golden Hurricane did trail 7-0 into the 2nd quarter before rattling off 42 unanswered points for the 42-7 victory. Tulsa won despite a minus-2 turnover ratio, too, something it must clean up in Seattle.

Washington thumped Boise State 56-19, as QB Michael Penix Jr. threw for 450 yards and 5 TDs in the rout. Like Tulsa, UW was scoreless in the 1st quarter last week, trailing 6-0 heading to the 2nd quarter. It also trailed 9-7 with just under 8 minutes to go before the offense came alive.

The Huskies managed 568 total yards of offense, mostly through the air, while winning the turnover battle 2-0. If there is an area of concern, Washington was just 4 of 10 on 3rd-down efficiency.

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Tulsa at Washington odds

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Moneyline (ML): Tulsa +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000) | Washington -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Tulsa +34.5 (-110) | Washington -34.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 65.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Tulsa at Washington picks and predictions

Prediction

Washington 51, Tulsa 17

Moneyline

Nothing to see here, move along.

Against the spread

TULSA +34.5 (-110) is catching an awful lot of points in this battle in Seattle. Washington -34.5 (-110) routed Boise State last week, but Tulsa has the offensive weapons, especially through the air, to make a little noise in this game. That’s assuming the Golden Hurricane can rectify the turnover situation from a week ago.

Washington’s Penix Jr. is one of the best signal callers in the nation, and the Huskies will roll up big numbers again through the air. But I expect a backdoor cover with a late Tulsa score to make things look a little more respectable.

Over/Under

OVER 65.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

Like the line, I believe the total will be flipped with a late score by Tulsa. While the result of the game won’t be close to changing, the score will be far from meaningless, and could even be a bad beat, which we saw frequently already in Week 1.

Tulsa scored 42 points, although it hit the Under against its FCS opponent. Washington nearly took care of the Over itself last week, and will do a lot of the heavy lifting here to get this one across the finish line, too.

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Tulsa at Houston odds, picks and predictions

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

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (5-17, 1-10 AAC) visit the No. 2 Houston Cougars (22-2, 10-1) on Wednesday. The American Athletic Conference game tips off at the Fertitta Center at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Tulsa vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Tulsa is mired in last place in the 11-team AAC and has won just once since Dec. 16. Over that stretch, the Golden Hurricane is 1-11 and has lost 4 games by 15 points or more. UT has lost by 20-plus points in 2 of its last 3 games against Houston.

The Cougars, the AAC’s leader by 2 games in the circuit standings, have held opponents to just 55.6 points per game (3rd NCAA-I). On Dec. 28, UH defeated Tulsa 89-58. Houston held UT to a 33.9% mark from the floor and has held foes under 35% shooting 9 times this season.

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Tulsa at Houston odds

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Moneyline: Tulsa +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Houston -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Tulsa +27.5 (-110) | Houston -26.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Tulsa at Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 78, Tulsa 53

Moneyline

PASS. Nothing to see here.

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Against the spread

A sliver of interest in Tulsa here, just on the spread being inflated a bit too high. But the 1st meeting — an 89-50 Houston win at Tulsa — and a few comps on both sides give enough pause. AVOID.

Over/Under

Houston plays at a slow pace, just with amazingly efficient results at each end of the floor. But that pace has slowed even more of late, a fact masked by bloated 3-point numbers for and against in those games.

The Cougars will be off for 7 days after this game. Perhaps they look for a quick game involving more rested starters. Peg a lean on this one going a bit low. BACK THE UNDER 138.5 (-105).

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Tulsa at Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

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

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (5-15, 1-8 AAC) take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (14-8, 5-4) Wednesday at Fifth Third Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Tulsa vs. Cincinnati odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Golden Hurricane lost 80-68 to Memphis on Sunday and were able to push the 12-point spread at home. Tulsa has lost 9 of its last 10 games and is currently on a 2-game losing streak.

The Bearcats were defeated 75-69 by No. 3 Houston on Saturday to cover as 14.5-point underdogs on the road. Cincinnati is also on a 2-game losing streak, but it has won 6 of its last 10 contests.

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Tulsa at Cincinnati odds

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Moneyline (ML): Tulsa +675 (bet $100 to win $675) | Cincinnati -1300 (bet $1,300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Tulsa +14.5 (-105) | Cincinnati -14.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Tulsa at Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 84, Tulsa 67

Moneyline

AVOID.

There’s no reason to wager on the moneyline in this game at the current odds (-1300) for Cincinnati to secure a victory at home.

Against the spread

CINCINNATI -14.5 (-115) seems like the logical choice in this game despite it being such a massive spread. This is a perfect get-right spot for the Bearcats after playing the No. 3 ranked team close over the weekend.

Tulsa is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games against a team with a winning record. On the other hand, the home team is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings between the Golden Hurricane and the Bearcats.

Over/Under

With Cincinnati capable of scoring points in bunches and Tulsa allowing plenty of points, OVER 143.5 (-110) is the play. The Bearcats average 76.5 points per game (72nd in the nation), while the Golden Hurricane surrender 76.3 points per game (335th in the nation).

Tulsa has hit the Over in 8 of its last 9 games overall. Cincinnati has gone 4-0 to the Over in its last 4 games against a team with a losing record.

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Memphis at Tulsa odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Memphis at Tulsa odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Tigers (16-5, 6-2 AAC) and Tulsa Golden Hurricane (5-14, 1-7) meet Sunday in American Athletic Conference action. Tip at the Donald W. Reynolds Center is at 5 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Memphis vs. Tulsa odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Memphis is 4-0 straight up (SU) in its last 4 games. The Tigers had lost 8 in a row against the spread (ATS) until a Jan. 22 win as a 2.5-point underdog at Cincinnati and Thursday’s cover of a -13 tag in a 99-84 win over SMU. The up-tempo Tigers rank 2nd in AAC scoring at 79.8 points per game.

Tulsa, which has the AAC’s 11th-ranked defense (76.1 PPG), is 1-8 in its last 9 games and 2-6-1 ATS. The Hurricane has yielded a 48.8% accuracy mark from the floor over that stretch. Against the Tigers, however, Tulsa has won 7 in a row ATS.

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Memphis at Tulsa odds

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Moneyline: Memphis -850 (bet $850 to win $100) | Tulsa +525 (bet $100 to win $525)
Against the spread (ATS): Memphis -12.5 (-105) | Tulsa +12.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Memphis at Tulsa picks and predictions

Prediction

Memphis 77, Tulsa 67

Moneyline

PASS. No lean either way.

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Against the spread

The Tigers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. They are also 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games vs. against teams playing sub-.400 ball.

Some shooting regression and a lower score would not be a surprise here. Memphis is scheduled to have 5 days off after this game and could get caught flat-footed in a sleepy Sunday spot while looking forward to that off time.

Tulsa fits as a bad-luck 5 so far and 1 worth some partial-unit action in this one. BACK THE GOLDEN HURRICANE +12.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 series meetings.

Memphis is a fast team, but 1 that has slowed a bit over recent weeks. A normalized-pace game — with a total in the mid-140s — is likely enough to warrant action on the UNDER 152.5 (-105).

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Houston at Tulsa odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 3 Houston Cougars (12-1, 0-0 AAC) and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-7, 0-0) meet Wednesday at Donald W. Reynolds Center in Tulsa. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Houston vs. Tulsa odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Cougars have rebounded from their loss at the Fertitta Center against Alabama by rattling off 3 straight wins. Houston has also covered the past 2 games at Virginia and vs. McNeese. The Under is 4-1-1 in its last 6 games and 8-2-1 in its previous 11.

The Golden Hurricane are in freefall lately, winning just 2 of their last 8 games. Tulsa has failed to cover each of the past 8 outings while cashing the Under in 7 straight contests.

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Houston at Tulsa odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): Houston -20.5 (-105) | Tulsa +20.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Houston at Tulsa picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 78, Tulsa 54

Moneyline

PASS.

There was no money line available at the time of publishing, but it wouldn’t be worth pursuing anyway.

Against the spread

HOUSTON -20.5 (-105) should be able to take advantage of an awful Tulsa defense to run away with this game. And the Golden Hurricane will have difficulty solving the nation’s top-scoring defense.

The Cougars are 7-1 ATS as a favorite of 20 or more points, and the Golden Hurricane are 0-2 ATS in 2 games this season as an underdog of 8 or more points.

Over/Under

UNDER 133.5 (-110) is the play.

The Under has hit in 7 straight for the Golden Hurricane. Tulsa has struggled offensively, going for just 69.0 PPG. While the Golden Hurricane aren’t terribly great defensively, they have held the opposition to just 26.2% from behind the 3-point line, ranking 6th in the country.

The Cougars are decent on offense, but not great. This team is ranked so highly due to its suffocating defense. Houston is 1st in the nation with just 49.8 PPG allowed, and it is limiting the opposition to 32.7% from the field, also the best in the nation.

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Tulane at Tulsa odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 21 Tulane Green Wave (7-1, 4-0 American) travel to Oklahoma for a battle with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-5, 1-3) Saturday. Kickoff from Chapman Stadium is set for noon ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Tulane vs. Tulsa odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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Tulane comes into this game as the highest-ranked Group of 5 team at No. 19 in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Green Wave will need to take Tulsa seriously and not fall into a trap game before its big showdown with No. 25 UCF in 2 weeks.

At this point in the season, Tulsa is looking to play spoiler and the first chance it will have is at home Saturday.

Tulane has made it difficult on itself since entering conference play. In 4 non-conference games, the Green Wave gave up an average of 11.8 points per game. In conference play, this number has nearly doubled to 22 points per game. Tulsa averages 25.8 points in conference play and with this game being played in Oklahoma, it will look to put even more on the board and pull off the upset.

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Tulane at Tulsa odds

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Moneyline (ML): Tulane -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Tulsa +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
Against the spread (ATS): Tulane -7.5 (-107) | Tulsa +7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 57 (O: -112 | U: -112)

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Tulane at Tulsa picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulane 31, Tulsa 27

Moneyline

PASS on the moneyline.

There is too much juice on one side and not enough value on the other to feel comfortable either way in this game.

Against the spread

BET TULSA +7.5 (-115).

Tulane has averaged an 8.4-point margin of victory in conference play, but with this game being on a road and perhaps a bit of a trap game it looks to be a closer contest.

Tulsa will hope the Green Wave are looking ahead to their showdown with UCF next week and catch them napping. Tulane will start slowing in this one and hang on for the victory. I like TULSA +7.5 (-115) as my favorite play in this game.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 57 (-112).

If Tulsa does come out and go up early as expected, Tulane will be forced to push for a comeback. They should be able to do so as the better team, and this will mean putting points on the board.

The Green Wave can score and are averaging 33.7 points per game in conference play. But giving up only 23 points per game, I do not see Tulsa getting to 30. This game is going to be close to this total, but I do lean slightly to the OVER 57 (-112).

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Cincinnati Bearcats at Tulsa Golden Hurricane odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cincinnati Bearcats (3-1) head to Oklahoma to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-2) Saturday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cincinnati vs. Tulsa odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Bearcats beat Indiana 45-24 last week at home. QB Ben Bryant had only 1 interception to go along with 4 touchdowns and 354 yards passing on 24-of-40 attempts. His top receiver was WR Tyler Scott, who caught 10 passes for 185 yards are 3 TDs; the Hoosiers had no answer for Scott. WR Tre Tucker also had a big day catching 5 receptions for 92 yards. In total, 7 Bearcats had at least 1 reception. UC struggled to get their ground game going, with RB Corey Kiner carrying the ball 14 times for only 17 yards, but he did tack on a TD. The Bearcats defense stepped up and forced 3 turnovers (2 INT, 1 FUM), which ultimately propelled the Bearcats to victory. Cincinnati is on a 3-game win streak and will look to extend it on the road Saturday.

Tulsa is coming off a 35-27 loss to then-ranked No. 13 Ole Miss. The Golden Hurricane were up 14-7 after the 1st quarter, but could not recover after giving up 28 points in the 2nd, even though they did not give up any points in the second half. The Tulsa quarterbacking was split between QB Braylon Braxton (83 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) and QB Davis Brin (112, 1, 0). WR Isaiah Epps was the top receiver (4/62/2), but WR J.C. Santana (4/55/0) was a critical part of the Golden Hurricane offense as well. Tulsa found success on the ground with 3 rushers accumulating more than 65 yards each with RB Bill Jackson (8/77) leading the way.

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Cincinnati at Tulsa odds

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Money line (ML): Cincinnati -380 (bet $380 to win $100) | Tulsa +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
Against the spread (ATS): Cincinnati -10.5 (-105) | Tulsa +10.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Cincinnati at Tulsa picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 41, Tulsa 21

Money line

PASS. The -380 Cincinnati ML does not bring the rewards for the risk involved.

Against the spread

Lean CINCINNATI -10.5 (-105). This game will be a big tell for the rest of the Bearcats season. It is never easy to win on the road, but if UC hopes to break back into the Top 25, this is a must-win. Behind Bryant, their offense should prove to be too much for Tulsa’s defense while the Bearcat defense will be too much to handle for the Golden Hurricane offense.

Bearcats are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Furthermore, the road team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the two schools.

Over/Under

Take the OVER 58.5 (-110). Both teams are capable of putting up big offensive numbers, and that is what is expected for Saturday. Bryant and UC’s offense should start rolling early against the Golden Hurricane defense which should lead towards the Over hitting.

The Over is 3-0-1 in the Bearcats last 4 games overall as well as 3-0-1 in their last 4 games on turf. For Tulsa, the trend is similar with the Over being 4-0 in their last 4 games on turf. The Over is also 5-1 in the last 6 Golden Hurricane games played in October.

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