In this article we will formulate a Tulane vs Army prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 18th at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The Tulane Green Wave are 5-1 (2-0) this year after they defeated East Carolina by a score of 26-19 in their last game. Tulane led 12-0 at halftime, but needed 14 points in the fourth quarter to escape with the victory. The Green Wave out gained ECU by a total of 458-340, went 3-10 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Jake Retzlaff went 26-36 for 347 yards and two touchdowns, while Javin Gordon rushed 10 times for 34 yards. Zycarl Lewis Jr led the receivers with two catches for 75 yards and one score in the win. The Tulane defense recorded three sacks and eight tackles for loss in the game.
Tulane also has wins against Tulsa, Duke, South Alabama, and Northwestern, while picking up one loss against Ole Miss. The Green Wave have won two games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the American standings. Tulane has scored 26.2 points per game with 217.5 passing yards and 187.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.2 points against per game this season. Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 1,167 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions, while also leading the rushing attack with 388 yards and seven scores on 62 carries this year.
Army Black Knights Betting Preview
The Army Black Knights are 3-3 (2-2) this season after they defeated Charlotte by a score of 24-7 in their last game. Army led 17-0 at halftime and 24-0 in the fourth, but allowed a touchdown with eight seconds left to blow the shutout. The Black Knights out gained Charlotte by a total of 354-178, went 8-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Cale Hellums went 2-4 for 50 yards, while also rushing for 143 yards and two scores on 21 carries. Noah Short led the receivers with one catch for 44 yards in the win. The Army defense recorded three sacks and five tackles for loss in the game.
Army also has wins against UAB and Kansas State, while losing to East Carolina, North Texas, and Tarleton State. The Black Knights have won two games in a row and they are currently sixth in the American standings. Army has scored 25.3 points per game with 79.0 passing yards and 282.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 24.0 points against per game this season. Army has used two different quarterbacks this year, but it doesn’t really matter with the style they play. Cale Hellums has led the rushing attack with 450 yards and eight scores on 109 carries this season.
Why the Tulane Green Wave will win
- Tulane has won each of its last 11 games in October.
- Army has lost 15 of its last 16 October games as an underdog.
- Army has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four October games as an underdog.
- Tulane has covered the spread in four of its last five games against Army.
- Tulane has won the first quarter in each of its last five home games against conference opponents.
- Tulane has won the first half in nine of its last 11 games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Tulane’s last eight October games as a home favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Army’s last four road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tulane ranks 7th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (25.0).
- Tulane ranks 11th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (33:04).
- Army ranks 136th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (79.0).
- Army has played in the equal-highest number of games that went to overtime this season (2).
Tulane vs Army Prediction
Army comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak and their defense has been very good, but their offense has been very hit or miss. Tulane is also on a two game winning streak and they have scored at least 26 points in four of their last five. The Green Wave are the better team in this matchup and they have the much better quarterback, but it is never easy to play against the Army run game. I think the Black Knights will hang around for the first half, but the Tulane offense is going to pull away in the second half for the cover.
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