Tulane Green Wave (1-1) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (2-0)
September 14, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Oklahoma Sooners -13.5 / Tulane Green Wave +13.5; Over/Under: +47.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma vs Tulane prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 14th at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners are 2-0 this year after they defeated Houston by a score of 16-12 in their last game. Oklahoma led 14-6 at half-time, but their lead was cut to 14-12 in the third quarter before they were able to hang on for the win. The Sooners were outgained by a total of 318-249, forced two turnovers, and went 4-14 on third down in the game. Jackson Arnold threw for 174 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Jake Roberts caught three passes for 51 yards and one score.
Oklahoma defeated Temple by a score of 51-3 in week one, but they did not play very well against a below-average Houston team last week. The Oklahoma offense has scored 33.5 points per game with 166 passing yards and 147.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 7.5 points per game this season. The Sooners have gone 19.2% on third down and 3-3 on fourth down through two games this year. Jackson Arnold has completed 63.2% of his passes for 315 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception, while Taylor Tatum has rushed for 75 yards and one score on six carries.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The Tulane Green Wave are 1-1 this season after they lost to Kansas State by a score of 34-27 last week. Tulane led 20-10 at the half and 27-20 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed the last 14 points in the game for the loss. The Green Wave outgained Kansas State by a total of 491-396, turned the ball over twice, and went 5-13 on third down in the game. Tulane allowed a fumble to be returned for the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Darian Mensah threw for 342 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Makhi Hughes rushed for 128 yards and one score on 21 carries.
Tulane defeated SELA by a score of 52-0 in their first game and they were in a great position to upset Kansas State at home, but collapsed in the final quarter. The Tulane offense has scored 39.5 points per game with 286.5 passing yards and 195 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 17 points per game this season. The Green Wave have gone 52.4% on third down and 1-2 on fourth down so far this year. Darian Mensah has completed 70.7% of his passes for 547 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, while Makhi Hughes has rushed for 187 yards and two scores.
Why Tulane will cover
- Tulane has won 21 of its last 26 games.
- Tulane has covered the spread in five of its last six road games in September.
- Tulane has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
- Tulane has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Tulane’s last eight road openers have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Oklahoma’s last seven games against non-conference opponents at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Oklahoma ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Tulane ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Tulane ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 win percentage this season (1.000).
Oklahoma vs Tulane Prediction
Tulane comes into this matchup after blowing a great chance for a signature win against Kansas State last week, and they will have to play in a very tough environment here. The Green Wave played very well last week and if they can shake that loss off, they could have a chance at an upset here.
Oklahoma did not play very well against Houston last week and they will have to play much better to collect a win here. I think Tulane will come into Norman, Oklahoma with the right attitude after losing last week and I like them with the points here.
