UAB vs Tulane Green Prediction 10-5-24 College Football Picks
Tulane Green Wave (3-2) vs. UAB Blazers (1-3)
October 5, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: UAB Blazers +15.5; Over/Under: 55.5
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In this article, we will formulate a UAB vs Tulane prediction for this College Football Week 6 game on Saturday, September 5th, at Protective Stadium. Let’s take a look at a UAB Blazers vs Tulane Green Wave pick.
UAB in Trouble?
UAB has only one win on the season and in the last game against Navy they really looked bad. UAB’s offense scored 18 points, while the defense gave up 41 points, and that led to the defeat. At halftime they were down 21-3 and they couldn’t ever bounce back as they ended up losing. Under center for UAB is Jacob Zeno and he completed 14 of his 22 passes for 202 yards one touchdown, and two interceptions. The interceptions are going to need to be cleaned up quickly because they can’t have him turning the ball over again in this game.
UAB on the season is averaging 23 points while their defense is giving up 28.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 99th in the league while the defense is ranked 97th. The offense needs to get out to a faster start here.
Back to Back Solid Games for Tulane
Tulane has won back to back games and they have all kinds of confidence. In the last game against South Florida, Tulane scored 45 points and they ended up winning by 35 points. Darian Mensah had a strong game completed 18 of his 22 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns. Dontae Fleming also had a huge game catching seven passes for 128 yards and a touchdown. Two games ago against Louisiana they were able to secure the 41-33 victory.
In this game, Tulane needs to get the offense to have another big game from Mensah. Tulane on the season is averaging 36.8 points while their defense is giving up 22.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the defense is ranked 61st.
Why Tulane Will Beat UAB
- Tulane has won 21 of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UAB has lost four of its last five games in October.
- Tulane has covered the spread in each of its last five games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games in October.
UAB vs Tulane Prediction
Tulane is going to find success in this game. Tulane has won back to back games and the offense has been elite heading into this game. Tulane is averaging 36.8 points per game and the yare going to put on a show here. UAB’s offense isn’t very talented this season and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Back Tulane to win this game cover the spread.