Rice vs Tulane Prediction College Football Picks 10/19/24

In this article, we will formulate a Rice vs Tulane prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 19th at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup. 

Rice Owls Betting Preview

The Rice Owls are 2-4 (1-2) this year after they defeated UTSA by a score of 29-27 last week. Rice led 23-13 in the fourth quarter, but they needed a touchdown with four seconds left in the game for the win. The Owls were outgained by a total of 394-389, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 4-12 on third down in the game. EJ Warner threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, while Dean Connors caught five passes for 109 yards and one score. 

Rice also defeated Texas Southern earlier this season, but they have losses against Sam Houston, Houston, Army, and Charlotte. The Rice offense has scored 25.5 points per game with 228.7 passing yards and 123.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 26.5 points per game this season. The Owls have gone 35.5% on third down and 5-10 on fourth down so far this season. EJ Warner has completed 61.8% of his passes for 1,302 yards, nine touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Dean Connors has rushed for 396 yards and six scores. 

Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview

The Tulane Green Wave are 4-2 (2-0) this season after they defeated UAB by a score of 71-20 in their last game. Tulane led 37-6 at halftime and they were able to coast to a big victory in the second half. The Green Wave outgained UAB by a total of 497-305, won the turnover battle 3-0, and went 3-8 on third down in the game. Darian Mensah threw for 134 yards and one touchdown, while Makhi Hughes rushed for 119 yards and two scores. 

Tulane has also defeated South Florida, Louisiana, and SELA this year, but they do have losses against Oklahoma and Kansas State. The Tulane offense has scored 42.5 points per game with 223.2 passing yards and 213.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 21.8 points per game this season. The Green Wave have gone 51.4% on third down and 4-8 on fourth down through six games. Darian Mensah has completed 66.1% of his passes for 1,256 yards, 10 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Makhi Hughes has rushed for 604 yards and seven scores. 

Why Tulane will cover

• Tulane has won 22 of its last 23 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Rice has lost three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Tulane has covered the spread in each of its last four games as a favorite.
• Rice has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Tulane’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams at Yulman Stadium has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Rice’s last five road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Tulane ranks T7th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (10.3).
• Tulane ranks 8th among FBS teams for points per game this season (42.5).
• Rice ranks 108th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (10.7).
• Rice ranks T104th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (109).

Rice vs Tulane Prediction 

Tulane rolls into this game after putting up 71 points in their last game and they are coming off of their bye week, so they should be all rested up and ready to go here. The Green Wave has looked like one of the best Group of Five teams to start this season, as they have scored at least 41 points in three straight games. Rice has played better in their last two games, but I just don’t see them stopping the Tulane offense. Take Tulane to cover this big spread at home.