Tulane vs UTSA prediction, picks: College Football odds
Tulane and UTSA have successfully navigated the American Athletic Conference schedule and they now square off in the final week with massive implications. Yulman Stadium plays host to the decisive contest as these two sides meet for the second time in history. The scenario is rather simple for each side: win and you're in the AAC title game.
The conference clash is set to kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT from New Orleans, Louisiana. ABC will carry the national broadcast with Clay Matvick and Rod Gilmore on the call.
Caesars Sportsbook, the official odds partner of Bet.NOLA.com, is favoring the hosts by 3.5 points with the over/under set at 52 total points.
Let's take a closer look at the odds, highlight a pick and make a prediction as Tulane looks to clinch a spot in the conference title game:
UTSA (8-3) atTulane Green Wave (10-1)
Time/TV: Friday at 2:30 p.m. (ABC)
Spread: Tulane -3.5
Over/Under: 52
Moneyline: Tulane -178, UTSA +150
TOP PICK
UTSA-Tulane UNDER 52 (-110 at Caesars Sportsbook)
This one is for all the marbles. When the stakes are as high as they are in this Friday afternoon showdown, the under is always seemingly a safe bet. UTSA and Tulane are two of the top five defenses in the American Athletic Conference, each allowing less than 25 points per game.
A game involving the Green Wave hasn't gone over 52 points since October 28. Tulane contests haven't even sniffed 50 points in two of those three with 13-10 and 24-8 wins over East Carolina and FAU respectively.
Overall, these teams have combined to go over the projected totals in just six of their total 21 games this season. Tulane overs have cashed just twice; UTSA overs have hit four times.
Furthermore, neither of these teams is particularly good against the spread. They've covered in a combined nine games, so just short of a 50% clip for the entire campaign. Thus, we recommend playing the game total given it's too close to call straight up or against the spread.
Prediction: Tulane 27, UTSA 20 (Under 52)
