In this article we will formulate a UTSA vs Tulane prediction for this College Football game on Thursday, October 30th at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 10 matchup.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview
The UTSA Roadrunners are 3-4 (1-2) this season after they lost to North Texas by a score of 55-17 in their last game. UTSA trailed 24-17 at halftime and was out scored 31-3 in the second half for the blowout loss. The Roadrunners were out gained by a total of 584-329, went 4-11 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Owen McCown went 11-20 for 84 yards and one touchdown, while Robert Henry Jr rushed 12 times for 138 yards and one score. AJ Wilson led the receivers with four receptions for 35 yards in the loss. The UTSA defense recorded one sack and three tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, UTSA defeated Rice by a score of 61-13, but did lose to Temple by a score of 27-21 before that. The Roadrunners have lost two of their last three games and they are currently 10th in the American standings. UTSA has scored 32.0 points per game with 200.0 passing yards and 184.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.9 points against per game this season. Owen McCown has thrown for 1,310 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Robert Henry Jr has rushed for 868 yards and nine scores on 104 carries this season.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The Tulane Green Wave are 6-1 (3-0) this year after they defeated Army by a score of 24-17 in their last game. Tulane trailed 17-10 in the fourth quarter, but they scored 14 points in the last 1:54 to escape with the victory. The Green Wave out gained Army by a total of 402-358, went 6-11 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Jake Retzlaff went 22-29 for 261 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 62 yards and one score on eight carries. Shazz Preston led the receivers with five catches for 86 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Tulane defense recorded one sack and three tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Tulane defeated East Carolina by a score of 26-19 and Tulsa by a score of 31-14. The Green Wave have won three games in a row and they are currently second in the American standings. Tulane has scored 25.9 points per game with 223.7 passing yards and 180.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.3 points against per game this season. Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 1,428 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 450 yards and eight scores on 70 carries this year.
Why the Tulane Green Wave will win
- Tulane has won each of its last 12 games in October.
- UTSA has lost 11 of its last 12 games as an underdog.
- Tulane has covered the spread in six of its last seven road games against conference opponents.
- UTSA has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Tulane has won the first half in six of its last seven road games against conference opponents.
- Tulane has won the first quarter in each of its last four Thursday games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UTSA’s last 10 games in Texas have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Tulane’s last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- UTSA ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (11.4).
- UTSA ranks 132nd among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (19.4).
- Tulane has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
- Tulane is one of only eight FBS teams with 100% success rate on field goals this season.
UTSA vs Tulane Prediction
Tulane comes into this matchup looking to stay undefeated in conference play, but they barely escaped against Army last time out. UTSA allowed 55 points to North Texas in their last game and while they are capable of scoring a lot of points, they have scored 21 points or fewer in three of their last four. I do think UTSA will be able to keep this game competitive at home, but Tulane’s defense will make a few more plays. Take the Green Wave here.
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