UAB vs Tulsa Prediction 11-2-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UAB vs Tulsa prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 2nd at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 10 matchup. 

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers are 1-6 (0-4) this season after they lost to South Florida by a score of 35-25 in their last game. UAB led 9-7 at halftime and 19-7 in the third quarter, but they allowed 28 of the last 34 points in the game for the loss. The Blazers outgained USF by a total of 485-355, tied the turnover battle at two, and went 6-21 on third down in the game. Jalen Kitna threw for 384 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Amare Thomas caught eight passes for 97 yards and two scores. 

Prior to that game, the Blazers lost to Army, Tulane, Navy, Arkansas, and UL Monroe. The UAB offense has scored 21 points per game with 239.3 passing yards and 134.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 37.6 points per game this season. The Blazers have gone 35.6% on third down and 9-20 on fourth down so far this season. Jalen Kitna has completed 57.4% of his passes for 865 yards, four touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Lee Beebe Jr. has rushed for 451 yards and three scores. 

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 3-5 (1-3) this year after they defeated UTSA by a score of 46-45 in their last game. Tulsa trailed 35-7 at halftime, but they stormed all the way back in the second half and scored twice in the last 2:26 for the win. The Golden Hurricane were outgained by a total of 546-437, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 7-18 on third down in the game. Cooper Legas threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns, while Kamdyn Benjamin caught seven passes for 125 yards and three scores. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Hurricane lost to Temple, Army, and North Texas by double-digits in all three games. The Tulsa offense has scored 29 points per game with 224 passing yards and 154.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 35.9 points per game this season. The Golden Hurricane have gone 38.7% on third down and 5-16 on fourth down through eight games. Tulsa has not announced their starting quarterback, while Kamdyn Benjamin has caught 49 passes for 625 yards and five scores. 

Why Tulsa will cover

• UAB has lost each of its last six games.
• Tulsa has won three of its last four November games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Tulsa has covered the spread in seven of its last eight road games in November.
• UAB has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
• UAB has lost the first half in each of its last three home games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of UAB’s last eight home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Six of Tulsa’s last seven November games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• UAB ranks 131st among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (243.3).
• UAB ranks 4th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (145.1).
• Tulsa ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (10.0).
• Tulsa ranks 132nd among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (294.1).

UAB vs Tulsa Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup having rough seasons, but Tulsa had an incredible comeback last week, so they should have plenty of momentum in this game. The Golden Hurricanes have been awful offensively this season, but they erupted for 46 points last week. UAB has allowed 35+ points in five straight games and they have yet to beat a FBS team. I think there are some major problems with this UAB team behind the scenes and I am not laying any points with them. Take Tulsa and the points here.