Tulane vs UAB Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 6

UAB quarterback Jacob Zeno (4) throws a pass against Alabama A&M during an NCAA football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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  • The Tulane is a -14.5 point favorite vs. UAB
  • The Tulane vs. UAB Total (Over/Under): 55.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

The Tulane Green Wave (3-2) visit Protective Stadium to take on the UAB Blazers (1-3) on Oct. 5 in Birmingham, AL. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT.

Tulane is a betting favorite in Week 6, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The Tulane vs. UAB Over/Under is 55.5 total points.

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Tulane vs. UAB Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tulane-14.5 -11055.5 -110-700
UAB +14.5 -11055.5 -110+500

Tulane vs UAB Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Tulane will win this game with 85.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Tulane and UAB, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Tulane vs UAB Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UAB will cover the spread with 51.0% 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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  • Tulane has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.65 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+3.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 away games (+1.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+1.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+2.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.95 Units / 46% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the 1Q Spread in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.95 Units / 44% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Tulane players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tulane Player Prop Bets Today

  • Makhi Hughes has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Tulane Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Tulane is 3-1 against the spread this college football season (+1.9 Units / 34.23% ROI).

  • Tulane is 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • Tulane is 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -3.6% ROI
  • Tulane is 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.15 Units / -2.75% ROI

UAB Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UAB is 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • UAB is 0-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • UAB is 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • UAB is 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Tulane: Keys to the Game vs. UAB

Tulane is 13-1 (.929) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .572

Tulane is 8-1 (.889) when not losing a fumble since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .513

Tulane is 7-3 (.700) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– 18th-best in FBS; Average: .441

Tulane is 9-3 (.750) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-19th-best in FBS; Average: .535

UAB: Keys to the Game vs. Tulane

UAB is 5-9 (.357) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-12th-worst in FBS; Average: .630

UAB is 2-9 (.182) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-12th-worst in FBS; Average: .451

UAB is 1-9 (.100) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .440

UAB is 4-6 (.400) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .545

Matchup Notes for Tulane vs. UAB

UAB has 388 receptions in 16 games (24.2 per game) since the 2023 season — T-15th-best among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed 20.6 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-19th-worst among FBS defenses.

UAB has gained 4,286 yards on 388 receptions (just 11.0 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-24th-worst among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

UAB’s RBs has averaged 7.4 targets per game since the 2023 season — 3rd-highest among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense has allowed 4.2 receptions per game to RBs since the 2023 season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.

Alex Bauman (TUL) has gained 399 yards on 42 receptions (just 9.5 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-7th-worst of Qualified Tight Ends. UAB’s defense has allowed just 9.7 Yards Per Reception to TEs since the 2023 season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

Alex Bauman (TUL) has 42 receptions in 19 games (2.2 per game) since the 2023 season — 10th-worst of Qualified Tight Ends. UAB’s defense has allowed 3.6 receptions per game to TEs since the 2023 season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends

Tulane TEs have caught 5 touchdown passes this season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams

Tulane Skill Players have averaged just 15.2 receptions per game (76/5) this season– T-27th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9

Tulane Kickers averaged 13.0 yards per kickoff (-13 yards/-1 kickoffs) in the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 61.5

Tulane Kickers averaged 13.0 yards per kickoff (-13 yards/-1 kickoffs) in close and late situations in the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 60.5

Tulane Skill Players have averaged just 16.1 receptions per game (305/19) since the 2023 season– 30th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9

UAB Offensive Stats & Trends

UAB has 388 receptions in 16 games (24.2 per game) since the 2023 season — T-15th-best among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed 20.6 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-19th-worst among FBS defenses.

UAB has gained 4,286 yards on 388 receptions (just 11.0 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-24th-worst among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

UAB’s RBs has averaged 7.4 targets per game since the 2023 season — 3rd-highest among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense has allowed 4.2 receptions per game to RBs since the 2023 season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.

UAB Kickers have averaged 55.2 yards per kickoff (3,807 yards/69 kickoffs) since the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 61.8

UAB has gained 4,286 yards on 388 receptions (just 11.0 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-24th-worst among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — T-2nd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Tulane Green Wave Defensive Stats & Trends

Tulane has tackled opponents for a loss on 2 of 8 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.

Tulane has tackled opponents for a loss on 2 of 8 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: 11%.

Tulane sacked opposing QBs on 21% of pass attempts (6/28) last week– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%

Tulane has sacked opponents 9 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Tulane has sacked opponents 9 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-most in FBS

UAB Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

UAB allowed passes of 20+ yards on 4 of 11 attempts (36%) last week– best in FBS; Average: 11%

UAB allowed passes of 20+ yards on 4 of 11 attempts (36%) last week– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%

UAB allowed 20.5 Yards per Attempt (225 yards/11 attempts) last week– worst in FBS; Average: 7.5

UAB allowed 25.0 yards per completion (225 yards/9 completions) last week– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.4

UAB has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 53 rushing attempts on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12%.


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