- Tulane is a -3 point favorite vs. UL Lafayette
- Tulane vs. Louisiana Total(Over/Under): 54.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPNU
The Tulane Green Wave (1-2) visit Cajun Field to take on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (2-0) on Sep. 21 in Lafayette, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.
Tulane is a betting favorite in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -3 (-115).
The Tulane vs. Louisiana Over/Under is 54.5 total points.
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Tulane vs. Louisiana Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Tulane | -3 -115 | 54.5 -110 | -155 |
| Louisiana | +3 -105 | 54.5 -110 | +125 |
Tulane vs Louisiana Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Tulane will win this game with 59.8% 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 UL Lafayette, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Tulane vs Louisiana Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Louisiana will cover the spread with 57.1% 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 Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Tulane has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.65 Units / 37% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.65 Units / 5% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.45 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 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.80 Units / 15% ROI)
Louisiana Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Louisiana have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Louisiana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+2.35 Units / 10% ROI)
- Louisiana has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+1.75 Units / 23% ROI)
- Louisiana has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 1 of their last 3 games at home (+1.00 Units / 17% ROI)
- Louisiana have covered the 1Q Spread in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+0.95 Units / 28% 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)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Louisiana players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Louisiana Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Chandler Fields has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Chandler Fields has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Jacob Bernard has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Robert Williams has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Tulane Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Tulane is 2-1 against the spread this college football season (+0.9 Units / 26.87% ROI).
- Tulane is 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -100% ROI
- Tulane is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 26.87% ROI
- Tulane is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.15 Units / -35.38% ROI
Louisiana Against the Spread (ATS) Record
UL Lafayette is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.15 Units / -6.67% ROI).
- Louisiana is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 15.75% ROI
- Louisiana is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
- Louisiana is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
Tulane: Keys to the Game vs. Louisiana
Tulane is undefeated (5-0) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .403
Tulane is undefeated (5-0) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .418
Tulane is 9-1 (.900) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .407
Tulane is undefeated (9-0) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2022 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .416
Louisiana: Keys to the Game vs. Tulane
Louisiana is winless (0-6) when scoring less than 22 points since the 2022 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .143
Louisiana is 5-10 (.333) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– T-36th-worst in FBS; Average: .511
Louisiana is 2-11 (.154) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2022 season– T-35th-worst in FBS; Average: .291
Louisiana is 4-9 (.308) when in a one score game since the 2022 season– T-24th-worst in FBS; Average: .496
Matchup Notes for Tulane vs. Louisiana
Louisiana’s RBs has averaged just 6.6 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 28th-worst among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 6.7 RAC to RBs since the 2023 season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.
Louisiana’s WRs have 225.0 receiving yards per game this season — 28th-best among FBS WRs. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 149.0 receiving yards per game this season — 29th-best among FBS defenses.
Louisiana’s RBs has averaged just 6.6 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 28th-worst among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 10.2 RAC since the 2023 season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.
Tulane’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.9% of 79 attempts this season — T-29th-best among FBS offenses. Louisiana’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 4.9% of attempts this season — T-4th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Tulane’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.9% of 79 attempts this season — T-29th-best among FBS offenses. Louisiana’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 4.9% of attempts this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.
Tulane’s TEs has 1.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-3rd-best among FBS TEs. Louisiana’s defense has allowed just 0.0 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-best among NonP5 defenses.
Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends
Tulane’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.9% of 79 attempts this season — T-29th-best among FBS offenses. Louisiana’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 4.9% of attempts this season — T-4th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Tulane’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.9% of 79 attempts this season — T-29th-best among FBS offenses. Louisiana’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 4.9% of attempts this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.
Tulane’s TEs has 1.3 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-3rd-best among FBS TEs. Louisiana’s defense has allowed just 0.0 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-best among NonP5 defenses.
Tulane has 47 receptions in 3 games (just 15.7 per game) this season — T-30th-worst among FBS skill players. Louisiana’s defense has allowed just 13.0 receptions per game this season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.
Tulane TEs have caught 4 touchdown passes this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Louisiana Offensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana’s RBs has averaged just 6.6 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 28th-worst among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 6.7 RAC to RBs since the 2023 season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.
Louisiana’s WRs have 225.0 receiving yards per game this season — 28th-best among FBS WRs. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 149.0 receiving yards per game this season — 29th-best among FBS defenses.
Louisiana RBs have been targeted 1.9 times per game (29/15) since the 2023 season– 4th-lowest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.1
Louisiana TEs have 35 receptions in close and late situations since the 2022 season– T-most among FBS Teams
Louisiana’s RBs has averaged just 6.6 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 28th-worst among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 10.2 RAC since the 2023 season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.
Tulane Green Wave Defensive Stats & Trends
Tulane has sacked opponents 8 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most in FBS
Tulane sacked opponents 6 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 5th-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Tulane has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 6 of 147 attempts (4%) on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%
Tulane has allowed a Completion Pct of 61% (51 completions/83 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– T-21st-worst in FBS; Average: 54%
Tulane has allowed just 10.4 yards per completion (6,227 yards/599 completions) since the 2022 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.1
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Defensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana has allowed no passing TDs (41 pass attempts) this season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 19.8
Louisiana has allowed no passing TDs (41 pass attempts) this season– T-best in FBS; Average: 23.7
Louisiana has not allowed any touchdowns on 26 completions this season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.3
Louisiana has not forced a fumble (57 carries) this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 42.1
Louisiana has sacked opponents 14 times in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
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