UAB (1-6) vs Tulsa (3-5)
Game Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:30 pm (Protective Stadium)
Betting Odds: UAB -3 / Tulsa +3 --- Over/Under: 58.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and UAB Blazers meet Saturday in week 10 college football action at Protective Stadium. Here’s a Tulsa vs UAB Prediction. This article will include a Tulsa vs UAB Pick.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane lost to Temple, beat UTSA, and they play East Carolina next. Tulsa has lost 6 of its last 8 road games. Kirk Francis is completing 59 percent of his passes for 1,249 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Kamdyn Benjamin and Corey Smith have combined for 798 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Zion Steptoe has 11 receptions.
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane ground game is averaging 154.1 yards per contest, and Anthony Watkins leads the way with 281 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Tulsa is allowing 35.9 points and 438.5 yards per game. Gavin Potter leads the Tulsa Golden Hurricane with 52 tackles, R.J. Jackson Jr. has 2.5 sacks and Jehlen Cannady has 2 interceptions.
UAB Blazers Betting Preview
The UAB Blazers lost to Army and South Florida, and they play UCONN next. The UAB Blazers have lost 2 of their last 3 home games. Jalen Kitna is completing 57.4 percent of his passes for 865 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Amare Thomas and Kam Shanks have combined for 703 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Iverson Hooks has 13 receptions.
The UAB Blazers ground game is averaging 134.6 yards per contest, and Lee Beebe Jr. leads the way with 451 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, UAB is allowing 37.6 points and 388.4 yards per game. Michael Moore leads the UAB Blazers with 53 tackles, Desmond Little has 3 sacks and Colby Dempsey has 1 interception.
Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win
- UAB has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Tulsa has won four of its last six November games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Tulsa has covered the spread in five of its last six November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of UAB's last eight games against conference opponents at Protective Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Tulsa's last five November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- UAB ranks 131st among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-6.6).
- UAB ranks 130th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (96.6).
- Tulsa ranks 129th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.6).
- Tulsa ranks 129th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (31.3).
Tulsa vs UAB Prediction
The UAB Blazers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they're at home, but they also haven't won a game since August 29 and haven't beaten an FBS team in nearly a full year. UAB is 114th in scoring offense and 129th in scoring defense. Tulsa isn't a world-beater, but it has three wins, which is more than we can say about UAB. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have also outright won 3 of their last 10 games as underdogs. There are better week 10 options, but if forced to pick, give me Tulsa and the points.
Randy’s Pick Tulsa +3
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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