In this article we will formulate a Tulane vs Florida Atlantic prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 15th at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 12 matchup.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The Tulane Green Wave are 7-2 (4-1) this season after they defeated Memphis by a score of 38-32 in their last game. Tulane led 35-17 at halftime, but they struggled to score in the second half and barely did enough to get the win. The Green Wave out gained Memphis by a total of 457-435, went 4-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Jake Retzlaff went 16-23 for 332 yards and three touchdowns, while Javin Gordon rushed 12 times for 66 yards and one score. Bryce Bohanon led the receivers with four receptions for 101 yards in the win. The Tulane defense recorded six sacks and 10 tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Tulane lost to UTSA by a score of 48-26, but did beat Army by a score of 24-17 before that. The Green Wave have won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for second in the American standings. Tulane has scored 27.2 points per game with 244.1 passing yards and 169.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.2 points against per game this season. Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 1,954 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while also leading the ground game with 556 yards and 10 scores on 87 carries this season.
Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Preview
The Florida Atlantic Owls are 4-5 (3-3) this year after they defeated Tulsa by a score of 40-21 in their last game. Florida Atlantic led 31-6 at halftime and was able to coast in the second half for the win. The Owls were out gained by a total of 431-420, went 4-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Caden Veltkamp went 21-29 for 272 yards and three touchdowns, while Kaden Shields-Dutton rushed 10 times for 107 yards. Jayshon Platt led the receivers with five catches for 114 yards and one score in the win. The FAU defense recorded five sacks and eight tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Florida Atlantic lost to Navy by a score of 42-32 and South Florida by a score of 48-13. The Owls have lost two of their last three games and they are currently tied for seventh in the American standings. Florida Atlantic has scored 31.3 points per game with 323.8 passing yards and 102.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 34.6 points against per game this season. Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 2,596 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, while Easton Messer has caught 74 passes for 714 yards and four scores this year.
Why the Tulane Green Wave will win
- Tulane has won 18 of its last 19 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Yulman Stadium.
- Florida Atlantic has lost 11 of its last 13 road games.
- Tulane has covered the spread in six of its last seven games as a favorite against teams from Florida.
- Florida Atlantic has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six road games in November.
- Tulane has won the first quarter in five of its last six home games against conference opponents.
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
- Florida Atlantic has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Florida Atlantic has covered the spread in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Tulane has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Florida Atlantic’s last four games as an underdog against teams from Louisiana have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of Tulane’s last 11 home games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tulane has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
- Tulane ranks 129th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (9.4).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 134th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (19.4).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 3rd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (323.8).
Tulane vs Florida Atlantic Prediction
Tulane comes into this matchup fighting for first in the American standings and they are at home, but they need to be focused to avoid a letdown. The Green Wave have scored at least 26 points in four of their last five games and Retzlaff is a very capable quarterback. Florida Atlantic has had some impressive offensive outbursts, but they have allowed 42+ points in two of their last three games. Take the over in this matchup.
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