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Blake Watson will lead the Memphis Tigers (4-1) into their game against the Tulane Green Wave (4-1) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, on Friday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Tigers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), against the Green Wave (with an over/under of 56.5 points).
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Game Info for Tulane vs. Memphis
- Game Day: Friday, October 13, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Memphis, Florida
- Stadium: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane | -3.5 | -109 | -111 | 56.5 | -110 | -110 | -166 | +139 |
Tulane Pick Insights
- Tulane is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, Tulane is 2-1 against the spread.
- One of Tulane’s four games with a set total has hit the over (25%).
Tulane Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Tulane has been a top-25 unit, ranking 24th-best by giving up just 319.8 yards per game. The offense ranks 74th (389.6 yards per game).
- Defensively, Tulane has been a top-25 unit, ranking 20th-best by surrendering just 17.4 points per game. The offense ranks 68th (29.8 points per game).
- Tulane is compiling 230.6 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 71st in the FBS. The defense ranks 81st, allowing 235.6 passing yards per contest.
- Tulane ranks 63rd in rushing yards this year (159 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 84.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- On defense, Tulane has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 22nd-best by giving up a 31.8% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 60th (41.3% third-down percentage).
- Tulane has forced 11 total turnovers (16th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 10 times (94th in the FBS) for +1a turnover margin of +1, 52nd-ranked in college football.
Tulane’s Best Players
- Michael Pratt has 668 yards passing for Tulane, completing 75.4% of his passes and recording eight touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 112 rushing yards (22.4 ypg) on 26 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- The team’s top rusher, Makhi Hughes, has carried the ball 72 times for 368 yards (73.6 per game), scoring three times.
- Ashaad Clayton has been handed the ball 28 times this year and racked up 116 yards (23.2 per game).
- Lawrence Keys III’s team-leading 399 yards as a receiver have come on 20 receptions (out of 31 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Jha’Quan Jackson has hauled in 11 receptions totaling 259 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Chris Brazzell II’s 13 catches have yielded 179 yards and two touchdowns.
- Patrick Jenkins has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL and 14 tackles.
- Tulane’s tackle leader, Jesus Machado, has 33 tackles and one interception this year.
- Lance Robinson has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has eight tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Memphis Betting Insights
- Memphis is 1-2-1 against the spread this year.
- Memphis is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- In Memphis’ four games with a set total, three have hit the over (75%).
Memphis Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Memphis is compiling 439 total yards per game (33rd-ranked). It ranks 64th in the FBS on defense (362.8 total yards surrendered per game).
- Memphis’ defense ranks 44th in the FBS with 21.4 points given up per contest, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks 18th-best by piling up 36.6 points per contest.
- Memphis ranks 31st in the FBS with 277 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 46th with 210.8 passing yards ceded per contest on defense.
- Memphis is generating 162 rushing yards per game on offense this season (60th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 152 rushing yards per contest (84th-ranked) on defense.
- Memphis’ third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks fifth-best in the FBS with a 24.2% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is compiling a 36.6% third-down rate, which ranks 90th.
- After forcing eight turnovers (58th in the FBS) and turning the ball over seven times (49th in the FBS) this season, Memphis has the 52nd-ranked turnover margin of +1.
Memphis’ Best Players
- Seth Henigan has compiled 1,376 yards on 68.6% passing while tossing 10 touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 132 yards with three scores.
- Watson has carried the ball 77 times for a team-high 455 yards (91 per game) with six touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 26 receptions this season are good for 233 yards, and he’s scored one touchdown in the passing game.
- Sutton Smith has collected 147 yards (on 31 carries) with two touchdowns.
- Roc Taylor has hauled in 399 receiving yards on 27 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- DeMeer Blankumsee has 19 receptions (on 33 targets) for a total of 249 yards (49.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Andres Fox has racked up 1.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording one TFL and seven tackles.
- Chandler Martin is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 33 tackles, five TFL, and one sack.
- DJ Bell has a team-leading one interception to go along with eight tackles and one pass defended.
