UTSA vs Tulane Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 8

A general view of Yulman Stadium during an NCAA football game between Tulane and UAB on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in New Orleans.
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Odds Boost This Weekend
  • The UT San Antonio Roadrunners are a -4 point favorite vs. the Tulane Green Wave
  • UTSA vs. Tulane Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPNU

UTSA (6-1) visit Yulman Stadium to take on Tulane (3-3) on Oct. 24 in New Orleans, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 pm.

The UT San Antonio Roadrunners are betting favorites in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -4 (+115).

The UTSA vs. Tulane Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UTSA-4 +11550.5 +105-145
Tulane +4 -15050.5 -135+120

UTSA vs Tulane Prediction:

The winning team model predicts UTSA will win this game with 51.2% 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 UT San Antonio Roadrunners and the Tulane Green Wave, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

UTSA vs Tulane Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UTSA will cover the spread with 50.2% 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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  • UTSA has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+5.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Team Total Under in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 90% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • UTSA have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games at home (+6.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+5.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+2.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.27 Units / 15% ROI)

UTSA Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UT San Antonio Roadrunners is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.7 Units / 9.19% ROI).

  • UTSA is 6-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.05 Units / 8.05% ROI
  • UTSA is 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.11% ROI
  • UTSA is 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.42 Units / -18.39% ROI

Tulane Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Tulane Green Wave is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Tulane is 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 6.29% ROI
  • Tulane is 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.42 Units / -36.56% ROI
  • Tulane is 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.36% ROI

UTSA: Keys to the Game vs. Tulane

UTSA is 6-1 (.857) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .542

UTSA is 10-6 (.625) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– 7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .396

UTSA is 13-4 (.765) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2024 season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .652

UTSA was 1-2 (.333) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .460

Tulane: Keys to the Game vs. UTSA

Tulane is undefeated (8-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2024 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .646

Tulane was 9-3 (.750) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .591

Tulane is 12-4 (.750) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .620

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 UTSA vs. Tulane

Tulane gained 3,432 yards on 262 receptions (13.1 YPR) last season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. UTSA’s defense allowed 12.3 Yards Per Reception last season — 31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulane’s WRs has averaged 14.2 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-21st-best among FBS WRs. UTSA’s defense has allowed 12.7 RAC since the 2024 season — T-6th-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulane has averaged 13.0 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-14th-best among FBS skill players. UTSA’s defense has allowed 12.7 RAC since the 2024 season — T-6th-worst among FBS defenses.

UTSA’s RBs rushed for 2,176 yards on 349 carries (6.2 YPC) last season — T-5th-best among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense allowed just 4.5 YPC to RBs last season — T-35th-best among FBS defenses.

UTSA had 299 receptions in 13 games (23.0 per game) last season — T-19th-best among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense allowed 23.1 receptions per game last season — 2nd-worst among NonP5 defenses.

UTSA’s WRs had 189 receptions in 13 games (14.5 per game) last season — T-30th-best among FBS WRs. Tulane’s defense allowed 23.1 receptions per game last season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.

UTSA Offensive Stats & Trends

UTSA have thrown 12 TDs and just one interception in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.7

UTSA TEs were targeted 52 times on 3rd down last season– most among FBS Teams

UTSA have thrown 5.0 Passing TDs per Interception (45 passing TDs/9 interceptions) since the 2024 season– 7th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.2

UTSA QBs had 6 completions for 20 or more yards last week– T-4th-most among FBS Teams

UTSA TEs had 16 receptions in the Red Zone last season– most among FBS Teams

Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends

Tulane RBs have averaged 13.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (317 yards / 23 touches) on 3rd down this season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3

Tulane RBs have averaged 18.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (164 yards / 9 touches) on 3rd and short this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.6

Tulane RBs have averaged 10.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (209 yards / 20 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.5

Tulane RBs have averaged 9.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (528 yards / 55 touches) on 3rd down since the 2024 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.6

Tulane gained 3,432 yards on 262 receptions (13.1 YPR) last season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. UTSA’s defense allowed 12.3 Yards Per Reception last season — 31st-worst among FBS defenses.

UTSA Defensive Stats & Trends

UTSA tackled opponents for a loss on 17 of 63 rushing attempts (27% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14%.

UTSA tackled opponents for a loss on 7 of 31 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 10%.

UTSA tackled opponents for a loss on 7 of 31 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.

UTSA tackled opponents for a loss on 97 of 420 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

UTSA has allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (10 completions/25 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 57%

Tulane Defensive Stats & Trends

Tulane forced 6 fumbles last week– most in FBS

Tulane’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 26% of PATs last season– highest in FBS; Average: 8%

Tulane forced 6 fumbles last week– most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Tulane’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 19% of PATs since the 2024 season– 2nd-highest among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%

Tulane’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 26% of PATs last season– highest among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%


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