Tulane (7-2) vs Temple (2-6)
Game Info: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Benson Field at Yulman Stadium)
Betting Odds: Tulane -26.5 / Temple +26.5 --- Over/Under: 50.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Temple Owls and Tulane Green Wave meet Saturday in week 11 college football action at Yulman Stadium. Here’s a Temple vs Tulane Prediction. This article will include a Temple vs Tulane Pick.
Temple Owls Betting Preview
The Temple Owls beat Tulsa, lost to East Carolina, and they play Florida Atlantic next. The Temple Owls haven't won a road game since September 2021. Evan Simon is completing 62.7 percent of his passes for 1,271 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Dante Wright and Landon Morris have combined for 757 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Ashton Allen has 14 receptions.
The Temple Owls ground game is averaging 91.8 yards per contest, and Terrez Worthy leads the way with 208 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Temple is allowing 35.4 points and 392.4 yards per game. Tyquan King leads the Temple Owls with 70 tackles, Latrell Jean has 2 sacks and Ben Osueke has 1 pass deflection.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The Tulane Green Wave beat North Texas and Charlotte, and they play Navy next. The Tulane Green Wave have won 3 of their last 4 home games. Darian Mensah is completing 65.5 percent of his passes for 1,797 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Mario Williams and Dontae Fleming have combined for 1,028 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Yulkeith Brown has 25 receptions.
The Tulane Green Wave ground game is averaging 216.8 yards per contest, and Makhi Hughes leads the way with 1,056 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, Tulane is allowing 20.1 points and 325.7 yards per game. Tyler Grubbs leads the Tulane Green Wave with 39 tackles, Kameron Hamilton has 3.5 sacks and Tyler Grubbs has 2 interceptions.
Why the Tulane Green Wave will win
- Temple has lost each of its last 18 road games.
- Tulane has won 25 of its last 26 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Tulane has covered the spread in six of its last seven games as a favorite.
- Temple has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
- Temple has lost the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tulane's last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams at Yulman Stadium has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Temple's last nine November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tulane ranks 6th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (27.8).
- Tulane ranks 7th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (19.4).
- Temple ranks 130th among FBS teams for average point differential in the first quarters this season (-5.4).
- Temple ranks 128th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (91.8).
Temple vs Tulane Prediction
There's no reason to consider the Temple Owls, one of the worst teams in college football and haven't won on the road in more than three years. The Tulane Green Wave are rolling and 7-2 ATS on the season. However, this is a lot of touchdowns to pass up, and it's a look-ahead spot for Tulane with Navy on deck. Also, Tulane is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games as a double-digit favorite. It's Temple or pass for me.
Randy’s Pick Temple +26.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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