- Tulane Green Wave is a -9 point favorite vs. South Alabama Jaguars
- South Alabama vs. Tulane Total (Over/Under): 49.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
South Alabama (1-0) visit Yulman Stadium to take on Tulane (0-1) on Sep. 12 in New Orleans, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Tulane Green Wave are betting favorites in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -9 (-110).
The South Alabama vs. Tulane Over/Under is 49.5 total points.
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South Alabama vs. Tulane Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Alabama | +9 -108 | 49.5 -110 | +290 |
| Tulane | -9 -110 | 49.5 -108 | -350 |
South Alabama vs Tulane Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Tulane will win this game with 68.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the South Alabama Jaguars and the Tulane Green Wave, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
South Alabama vs Tulane Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Tulane will cover the spread with 64.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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South Alabama Best Bets Today
- South Alabama has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 4 away games (+4.10 Units / 81% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 48% ROI)
- South Alabama have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.75 Units / 22% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 away games (+1.00 Units / 20% ROI)
Tulane Best Bets Today
- Tulane has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 88% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 32% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+5.00 Units / 9% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.10 Units / 27% ROI)
South Alabama Against the Spread (ATS) Record
South Alabama Jaguars is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- South Alabama is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 18.18% ROI
- South Alabama is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- South Alabama is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Tulane Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Tulane Green Wave is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Tulane is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Tulane is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Tulane is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
South Alabama: Keys to the Game vs. Tulane
South Alabama was 2-6 (.250) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-16th-worst in FBS; Average: .481
South Alabama was 7-2 (.778) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-37th-best in FBS; Average: .668
South Alabama was 2-5 (.286) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .418
South Alabama was winless (0-4) when intercepting no passes in the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .324
Tulane: Keys to the Game vs. South Alabama
Tulane was 8-1 (.889) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .570
Tulane was 9-3 (.750) when allowing less than 3 sacks last season– T-13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .583
Tulane was 4-3 (.571) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .388
Tulane was 4-3 (.571) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .429
Matchup Notes for South Alabama vs. Tulane
Tulane’s RBs had 22 receptions in 14 games (just 1.6 per game) last season — T-12th-worst among FBS RBs. South Alabama’s defense allowed just 17.2 receptions per game last season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.
Tulane’s WRs had 206 receptions in 14 games (14.7 per game) last season — T-26th-best among FBS WRs. South Alabama’s defense allowed just 10.9 receptions per game to WRs last season — T-35th-best among FBS defenses.
Tulane’s WRs had 206 receptions in 14 games (14.7 per game) last season — T-26th-best among FBS WRs. South Alabama’s defense allowed just 17.2 receptions per game last season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.
South Alabama’s offense threw for 2,174 passing yards in 12 games (just 181.2 YPG) last season — 24th-worst among FBS offenses. Tulane’s defense allowed 261.6 passing yards per game last season — 11th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Alabama’s QBs threw for 2,174 passing yards in 12 games (just 181.2 YPG) last season — 24th-worst among FBS teams. Tulane’s defense allowed 261.6 passing yards per game last season — 11th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Alabama’s RBs averaged just 5.5 yards after the catch last season — T-9th-worst among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense allowed just 6.0 RAC to RBs last season — T-24th-best among FBS defenses.
South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends
South Alabama’s offense threw for 2,174 passing yards in 12 games (just 181.2 YPG) last season — 24th-worst among FBS offenses. Tulane’s defense allowed 261.6 passing yards per game last season — 11th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Alabama’s QBs threw for 2,174 passing yards in 12 games (just 181.2 YPG) last season — 24th-worst among FBS teams. Tulane’s defense allowed 261.6 passing yards per game last season — 11th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Alabama’s RBs averaged just 5.5 yards after the catch last season — T-9th-worst among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense allowed just 6.0 RAC to RBs last season — T-24th-best among FBS defenses.
South Alabama’s RBs had just 13.3 receiving yards per game last season — T-17th-worst among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense allowed 261.6 receiving yards per game last season — 11th-worst among FBS defenses.
South Alabama’s RBs gained 160 yards on 29 receptions (just 5.5 YPR) last season — T-10th-worst among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense allowed just 5.9 Yards Per Reception to RBs last season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.
Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends
Tulane QBs rushed for 6 TDs in the 1st quarter last season– T-most among FBS Teams
Tulane’s RBs had 22 receptions in 14 games (just 1.6 per game) last season — T-12th-worst among FBS RBs. South Alabama’s defense allowed just 17.2 receptions per game last season — T-33rd-best among FBS defenses.
Tulane’s WRs had 206 receptions in 14 games (14.7 per game) last season — T-26th-best among FBS WRs. South Alabama’s defense allowed just 10.9 receptions per game to WRs last season — T-35th-best among FBS defenses.
Tulane RBs averaged 5.8 Yards per Carry (637 yards/109 carries) in the 4th quarter last season– T-29th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2
Tulane averaged 13.1 yards per completion (3,432 yards/262 completions) last season– T-23rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.7
South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends
South Alabama did not record a sack (52 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.6
South Alabama did not record a sack (52 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.0
South Alabama opponents averaged 8.7 Passing Attempts per TD (52 Pass Attempts/6 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.8
South Alabama opponents averaged 8.7 Passing Attempts per TD (52 Pass Attempts/6 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 3.9
South Alabama allowed 5 TD passes in close and late situations last season– T-3rd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Tulane Defensive Stats & Trends
Tulane’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 26% of PATs last season– highest in FBS; Average: 8%
Tulane’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 26% of PATs last season– highest among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%
Tulane allowed 54 receptions for 20+ yards last season– 3rd-most in FBS
Tulane tackled opponents for a loss on 17 of 84 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 21st-best in FBS; Average: 14%.
Tulane defense allowed 31 completions for 20 or more yards on 1st down last season– most in FBS
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