Florida Atlantic vs Tulsa Prediction
In this Florida Atlantic vs Tulsa prediction for this College Football Week 11 matchup on Saturday, November 14th, Tulsa is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Tulsa has a weaker record than FAU, they are 2-4 in their last 6 games and have been mediocre at home, so they are being overvalued in this spot. FAU is 6-2 both straight up and against the spread in its last 8 games but has been struggling on the road. They have the 8th-best offense in the entire nation and are scoring 7.1 points per game more than Tulsa, while being weaker defensively. The Owls got what it takes to keep this one close, so get FAU and grab the +6.5 points in this one.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview
Tulsa has a 5-4 record and a 2-3 conference record, sitting on the 8th place of the American, while having a 2-2 home record and a 3-2 away record. They are coming off a 60-10 road win against Tulane, following a 35-38 home loss against Army and a 38-17 road win against Rice, and will face Charlotte and UTSA next.
Offensively, Tulsa averages 33.1 points per game, while defensively, they allow 22.8 points per game. Tulsa averages 391.1 total yards per game (225.7 passing and 165.4 rushing), while allowing 382.8 total yards per game (189.6 rushing and 193.2 passing). They average 66.8 plays per game and 5.9 yards per play on offense, while allowing 72.3 plays per game and 5.3 yards per play on defense. Tulsa averages 19.9 first downs per game on offense and 20.8 first downs per game on defense. They average 7 yards per pass attempt and 4.8 yards per rush attempt. Tulsa has scored 40 touchdowns this season (18 passing and 21 rushing). They are converting 34.71% of their third downs and 80% of their fourth downs. They have thrown 2 interceptions this season, while their defense has intercepted 9 passes.
Baylor Hayes leads Tulsa with 1,681 passing yards with 64.9% completed passes and 14 touchdowns. Damari Alston leads the team in rushing yards with 481, while Oran Singleton Jr. has a team-high 712 receiving yards and 56 receptions. Defensively, Chris Thompson Jr. has a team-high 84 total tackles (29 of them solo), while Kyran Duhon leads the team with 7 sacks.
Florida Atlantic Owls Preview
Florida Atlantic has a 6-3 record and a 3-2 conference record, sitting on the 5th place of the American, while having a 5-0 home record and a 1-3 away record. They are coming off a 60-29 home win against UTSA, following a 41-48 road loss against North Texas and a 51-49 home win against Rice, and will face South Florida and East Carolina next.
Offensively, Florida Atlantic averages 40.2 points per game, while defensively, they allow 35 points per game. Florida Atlantic averages 453.7 total yards per game (317.9 passing and 135.8 rushing), while allowing 462.6 total yards per game (243.1 rushing and 219.4 passing). They average 77.2 plays per game and 5.9 yards per play on offense, while allowing 67.4 plays per game and 6.9 yards per play on defense. Florida Atlantic averages 26 first downs per game on offense and 21.6 first downs per game on defense. They average 7.9 yards per pass attempt and 3.7 yards per rush attempt. Florida Atlantic has scored 47 touchdowns this season (28 passing and 14 rushing). They are converting 51.72% of their third downs and 63.33% of their fourth downs. They have thrown 5 interceptions this season, while their defense has intercepted 6 passes.
Caden Veltkamp leads Florida Atlantic with 2,746 passing yards with 71.6% completed passes and 27 touchdowns. Leonard Farrow leads the team in rushing yards with 479, while Easton Messer has a team-high 983 receiving yards and 81 receptions. Defensively, Joseph Sipp Jr. has a team-high 64 total tackles (31 of them solo), while Josh Roberts leads the team with 3 sacks.
Florida Atlantic Owls @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Trends: Week 11
Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win
- The home team has won eight of Florida Atlantic’s last nine games.
- Florida Atlantic has lost each of its last six games as a road underdog.
- The favorite has covered the spread in six of Tulsa’s last seven games.
- Florida Atlantic has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
- Tulsa has lost each of its last eight games against conference opponents at Chapman Stadium.
- Florida Atlantic has won each of its last three games against Tulsa.
- Tulsa has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as a home favorite against teams from Florida.
- Florida Atlantic has covered the spread in five of its last six November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Florida Atlantic has won the first half in each of its last three games against Tulsa.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Florida Atlantic’s last six games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Tulsa’s last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Oran Singleton leads Tulsa for receiving yards (712) this season.
Florida Atlantic Owls Player Prop Facts
- Caden Veltkamp has thrown three or more touchdown passes in five consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tulsa ranks 124th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (189.9).
- Tulsa ranks 120th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (27:57).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 137th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (244.6).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 136th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (20.1).