The Tulane Green Wave (4-1) will face the Memphis Tigers (4-1) on Friday night. Tulane has won three straight games, most recently beating the UAB Blazers 35-23. The Green Wave ran wild, tallying 264 rushing yards in the win. Meanwhile, Memphis enjoyed a bye last weekend. In their most recent contest, the Tigers beat the Boise State Broncos 35-32. Special teams stepped up in the win, returning a blocked field goal for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Memphis Tigers Odds and Match Details
| Team | Spread | Total | ML |
| Tulane | -4.5
-109 |
O54.5
-109 |
-200 |
| Memphis | +4.5 -111 |
U54.5
-111 |
+160 |
- Fixture: Tulane @ Memphis
- Date and Time: October 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN
- Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 67 Degrees
- Field Surface: AstroTurf
Tulane Green Wave vs. Memphis Tigers Injury Report
Tulane Green Wave Injuries
- N/A
Memphis Tigers Injuries
- N/A
Tulane Green Wave Key Stats
The Tulane Green Wave has scored 29.8 points per game, the seventh-highest mark in the American Athletic Conference. The passing attack has been excellent when starter Michael Pratt is healthy. The senior has completed 75% of his passes for 668 yards and eight touchdowns against one interception in three games this season. The expectation is for Pratt to play on Friday. The Green Wave is also a middle-of-the-pack rushing team. The Green Wave averages 4.2 yards per rush attempt on 38 carries per game. However, they average 2.0 turnovers committed per game, but backup quarterback Kai Horton has thrown two interceptions.
Tulane houses the best defense in the AAC regarding points per game allowed (17.4). However, the secondary has gotten tested, allowing opposing passers to complete 69% of their passes for 240 yards per game. The Green Wave’s front seven has been rock solid, keeping opponents to just 2.6 yards per rush attempt. They are second in the conference in turnovers forced per game and yards allowed per play.
Memphis Tigers Key Stats
The Memphis Tigers have scored an AAC-best 36.8 points per game. Veteran quarterback Seth Henigan has been solid, throwing for 1,376 yards and ten touchdowns against five picks. He has completed 69% of his passes. Henigan has also added three touchdowns on the ground. Additionally, the Tigers have averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt. They are in the top five of the conference in yards per play and yards per game while also doing a great job holding on to the football.
Memphis allows 21.4 points per game, the third-lowest average in the American Athletic Conference. The pass defense has been lights out, with opponents completing less than 60% of their passes. However, they can struggle against the run, allowing 4.3 yards per rush attempt. Memphis is in the middle of the ACC in turnovers forced per game and yards per play allowed.
Game Prediction
I like the Tulane Green Wave to pull off the road win on Friday night. They are a completely different team with Michael Pratt under center, and the expectation is he suits up again against Memphis. Tulane averages more points, yards, and fewer turnovers when Pratt plays. Meanwhile, Memphis is solid but lacks the defensive presence of Tulane. So, let’s roll with the Green Wave to cover the spread and take home the victory against Memphis.
