Florida Atlantic Owls (2-9) vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-8)
November 30, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Tulsa Golden Hurricane -1.5 / Florida Atlantic Owls +1.5; Over/Under: +56
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The Florida Atlantic Owls and Tulsa Golden Hurricane meet Saturday in week 14 college football action at Chapman Stadium. Here’s a Tulsa vs Florida Atlantic Prediction. This article will include a Tulsa vs Florida Atlantic Pick.
Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Preview
The Florida Atlantic Owls lost to Temple and Charlotte. The Florida Atlantic Owls have lost 7 straight road games. Cam Fancher is completing 59.4 percent of his passes for 1,528 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Omari Hayes and CJ Campbell Jr. have combined for 938 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Jabari Smith has 16 receptions.
The Florida Atlantic Owls ground game is averaging 172.5 yards per contest, and Campbell Jr. leads the way with 744 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, FAU is allowing 31.5 points and 422.6 yards per game. CJ Heard leads the Florida Atlantic Owls with 77 tackles, Jacob Merrifield has 2.5 sacks and Phillip Dunnam has 3 interceptions.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane lost to East Carolina and South Florida. Tulsa has lost 3 of its last 4 home games. Kirk Francis is completing 59.1 percent of his passes for 1,359 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Kamdyn Benjamin and Joseph Williams have combined for 1,278 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Luke McGray has 14 receptions.
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane ground game is averaging 159 yards per contest, and Anthony Watkins leads the way with 386 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Tulsa is allowing 40.6 points and 481.5 yards per game. Gavin Potter leads the Tulsa Golden Hurricane with 68 tackles, R.J. Jackson Jr. has 3 sacks and Jehlen Cannady has 2 interceptions.
Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win
- Florida Atlantic has lost each of its last 11 games against conference opponents.
- The favorite has won each of Florida Atlantic’s last nine games.
- Florida Atlantic has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight games in November.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Tulsa’s last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Tulsa’s last eight November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Florida Atlantic’s last seven games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tulsa ranks 134th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (318.0).
- Tulsa ranks 133rd among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (40.6).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 132nd among FBS teams for average point differential in the fourth quarter this season (-5.3).
- Florida Atlantic ranks T131st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (75.0).
Tulsa vs Florida Atlantic Prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, as they’re an awful team that doesn’t play any defense. However, FAU has nothing to play for and has lost 7 straight road games. Tulsa is at least at home, and it’s senior night for a roster that has 19 seniors. That’s the one advantage we have heading into this dreadful matchup of teams that have combined for 5 wins. It’s Tulsa or pass.
