Tulane (1-0) vs Kansas State (1-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Benson Field at Yulman Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Tulane +9.5 / Kansas State -9.5 — Over/Under: 51.5
The Kansas State Wildcats and Tulane Green Wave meet Saturday in week 2 college football action at Yulman Stadium. Here’s a Kansas State vs Tulane Prediction. This article will include a Kansas State vs Tulane Pick.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats crushed UT Martin opening week and play Arizona and BYU next. Kansas State looks for its fourth straight 2-0 start to a season. Avery Johnson is completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 153 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Jayce Brown and Brayden Loftin have combined for 100 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Tre Spivey has 2 receptions. The Kansas State Wildcats ground game is averaging 283 yards per contest, and DJ Giddens leads the way with 124 yards on 13 carries. Defensively, Kansas State is allowing 6 points and 134 yards per game. Desmond Purnell leads the Kansas State Wildcats with 7 tackles, Tobi Osunsanmi has 1.5 sacks and Kam Sallis has 1 sack.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The Tulane Green Wave shut out SE Louisiana in their opener and play Oklahoma and Louisiana next. Tulane looks for its second 2-0 start since the 2003 season. Darian Mensah is completing 83.3 percent of his passes for 205 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Mario Williams and Alex Bauman have combined for 150 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Bryce Bohanon has 1 reception. The Tulane Green Wave ground game is averaging 241 yards per contest, and Makhi Hughes leads the way with 59 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Tulane is allowing 0 points and 201 yards per game. Bailey Despanie leads the Tulane Green Wave with 8 tackles, Parker Petersen has 1 sack and Rayshawn Pleasant has 1 interception.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Tulane has lost 12 of its last 13 matches as an underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
- Kansas State has won six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in four of Tulane’s last five games.
- Tulane has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five home games in September.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas State’s last four road games in September has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Tulane’s last four September games as a home underdog has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tulane ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Tulane ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Kansas State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Kansas State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 win percentage this season (1.000).
Kansas State vs Tulane Prediction
The Kansas State Wildcats are obviously the better, deeper, more talented team and should be favored. Kansas State has the ability to win the Big 12 this season. However, let’s not disrespect Tulane, a team that could win the AAC. Yes, Tulane has a new coaching staff and is breaking in an inexperienced quarterback, but there’s talent on both sides of the ball. Tulane also doesn’t get these chances often against power conference, ranked teams, especially at home, so there should be some extra juice for both players and fans. Not saying Tulane will win outright, but this should be a competitive game between two conference contenders. Give me Tulane and the points.