The UTSA Roadrunners and Tulane Green Wave meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at Yulman Stadium. Here’s a Tulane vs. UTSA Prediction. This article will include a Tulane vs. UTSA Pick.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview
The UTSA Roadrunners beat USF and Navy, and play FAU next. UTSA has won 4 straight games. Owen McCown is completing 69.5 percent of his passes for 1,578 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. DJ Allen Jr. and Mekhi Anderson have combined for 627 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while David Amador II has 35 receptions.
The UTSA Roadrunners’ ground game is averaging 179.4 yards per contest, and Will Henderson III leads the way with 562 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, UTSA is allowing 27 points and 400 yards per game. Brandon Tucker leads the UTSA Roadrunners with 53 tackles, James Walley Jr. has 1 sack, and Ahamad Chapman has 1 interception.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The Tulane Green Wave lost to Army, beat Memphis, and they play Charlotte next. Tulane Green Wave have split their last 6 games. Kadin Semonza is completing 53.8 percent of his passes for 804 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Destyn Hill and Anthony Brown-Stephens have combined for 496 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Bredell Richardson has 10 receptions.
The Tulane Green Wave ground game is averaging 152.3 yards per contest, and Maurice Turner leads the way with 315 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Tulane is allowing 21.7 points and 420.7 yards per game. Dickson Agu leads the Tulane Green Wave with 56 tackles, Makai Williams has 3 sacks, and Kevin Adams III has 2 interceptions.
Why the Tulane Green Wave will win
- Tulane has won each of its last 10 home games.
- UTSA has lost three of its last four October games as a road favorite.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Tulane’s last seven games at Yulman Stadium.
- UTSA has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five road games in October.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in each of UTSA’s last three games.
- The home team has won the first half in eight of Tulane’s last nine games.
Why the UTSA Roadrunners will win
- UTSA has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Tulane has lost 19 of its last 20 October games as an underdog.
- Tulane has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UTSA has covered the spread in six of its last seven games against teams from Louisiana.
- UTSA has won the first half in nine of its last 10 road games in October.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tulane’s last six games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of UTSA’s last four road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Tulane Green Wave Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Destyn Hill leads Tulane for receptions (21) this season.
UTSA Roadrunners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Michael Petro ranks T6th amongst FBS players for made field goals (12) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tulane has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Tulane ranks 138th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (88).
- UTSA ranks 128th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (200.3).
- UTSA ranks T14th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (10.0).
Tulane vs UTSA Prediction
I considered the points with Tulane at home, but the truth is UTSA is the more talented and consistent team. UTSA does have issues on defense, but it’s balanced offensively with playmakers and usually just outlasts opponents. Tulane is below average on both sides of the ball and certainly doesn’t have the horses to match UTSA score for score. This is also a letdown spot for Tulane after upsetting Memphis last week. I’ll lay the small number with UTSA on the road.