In this article, we will formulate a North Texas vs Tulane Prediction for this College Football Week 9 game on Saturday, October 26th, at Apogee Stadium. Let’s take a look at a North Texas Mean Green vs Tulane Green Wave pick.
Tulane Have Won Four Straight Games
Tulane is playing well heading into this game, and they have won four straight games. In the last game against Rice, Tulane scored 24 points, and they ended up winning by 14 points. Makhi Hughes had a strong game on the ground, rushing 27 times for 140 yards and a touchdown. Tulane sits with a 5-2 record, and they are going to need the defense to step up here.
Overall, Tulane is averaging 39.9 points this season, while its defense is giving up 20.1 points per game. In this game, Tulane needs to get out to a fast start to really try to put pressure on the defense.
Why Tulane Will Beat North Texas
- Tulane has won 23 of its last 24 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- North Texas has lost three of its last four games in October.
- Tulane has covered the spread in 11 of its last 13 road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- North Texas has lost the first half in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
North Texas Fell Short
North Texas in the last game faced off against Memphis and the offense scored 44 points, but the defense gave up 52 points and that led to the defeat. At the end of the first quarter, North Texas was up 21-14but it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing by eight points. Chandler Morris completed 36 of his 61 passes for 445 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. DT Sherrfield only had two carries but finished with 82 yards and a touchdown. He also caught eight passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns. North Texas on the season is averaging 41.3 points, while their defense is giving up 35.7 points per game. Their defense hasn’t been as good as Tulane’s defense.
North Texas vs Tulane Prediction
There will be no defense in this game. North Texas is averaging 41.3 points, while Tulane is averaging 39.9 points per game. North Texas’s defense is giving up 35.7 points per game, and it is going to struggle to defend here. There won’t be a lot of punts, and this is going to end up being a shootout. Back the over to cash here.