- Tulane is a -1.5 point favorite vs. Duke
- Duke vs. Tulane Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN2
Duke (1-1) visit Yulman Stadium to take on Tulane (2-0) on Sep. 13 in New Orleans, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT.
Tulane is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (100).
The Duke vs. Tulane Over/Under is 54.5 total points.
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Duke vs. Tulane Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Duke | +1.5 -120 | 54.5 -105 | -110 |
| Tulane | -1.5 100 | 54.5 -115 | -110 |
Duke vs Tulane Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Tulane will win this game with 58.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Duke and Tulane, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Duke vs Tulane Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Tulane will cover the spread with 80.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Duke Best Bets Today
- Duke has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 away games (+4.20 Units / 43% ROI)
- Duke has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 48% ROI)
- Duke has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.45 Units / 9% ROI)
- Duke has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games (+2.00 Units / 27% ROI)
- Duke have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.70 Units / 25% ROI)
Tulane Best Bets Today
- Tulane has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.45 Units / 22% ROI)
- Tulane have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.10 Units / 21% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.15 Units / 8% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+2.00 Units / 3% ROI)
Duke Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Duke is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).
- Duke is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Duke is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Duke is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
Tulane Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Tulane iss 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Tulane is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 27.59% ROI
- Tulane is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Tulane is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Duke: Keys to the Game vs. Tulane
Duke was 8-4 (.667) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-24th-best in FBS; Average: .442
Duke was 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-7th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .645
Duke was 9-3 (.750) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .632
Duke was 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-10th-best in FBS; Average: .602
Tulane: Keys to the Game vs. Duke
Tulane was 9-3 (.750) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .628
Tulane was 8-1 (.889) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-11th-best in FBS; Average: .604
Tulane was 9-3 (.750) when rushing for more than 100 yards last season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .572
Tulane was 8-1 (.889) when not losing a fumble last season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .533
Matchup Notes for Duke vs. Tulane
Tulane has averaged 13.3 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-14th-best among FBS skill players. Duke’s defense has allowed just 11.3 RAC since the 2024 season — T-5th-best among ACC defenses.
Tulane’s WRs has 167 receptions in 16 games (just 10.4 per game) since the 2024 season — 34th-worst among FBS WRs. Duke’s defense has allowed just 18.6 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.
Tulane has 240 receptions in 16 games (just 15.0 per game) since the 2024 season — 20th-worst among FBS skill players. Duke’s defense has allowed just 18.6 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.
Duke has 332 receptions in 15 games (22.1 per game) since the 2024 season — T-25th-best among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
Duke’s WRs has 261 receptions in 15 games (17.4 per game) since the 2024 season — 10th-best among FBS WRs. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
Duke’s QBs has thrown for 3,921 passing yards in 15 games (261.4 YPG) since the 2024 season — 30th-best among FBS teams. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 180.0 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 5th-best among NonP5 defenses.
Duke Offensive Stats & Trends
Duke QBs have 5 completions for 20 or more yards on 1st down this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Duke has 332 receptions in 15 games (22.1 per game) since the 2024 season — T-25th-best among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
Duke’s WRs has 261 receptions in 15 games (17.4 per game) since the 2024 season — 10th-best among FBS WRs. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
Duke’s QBs has thrown for 3,921 passing yards in 15 games (261.4 YPG) since the 2024 season — 30th-best among FBS teams. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 180.0 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 5th-best among NonP5 defenses.
Duke has gained 3,921 yards on 332 receptions (just 11.8 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-4th-worst among ACC skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 10.6 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — T-20th-best among FBS defenses.
Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends
Tulane has averaged 13.3 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-14th-best among FBS skill players. Duke’s defense has allowed just 11.3 RAC since the 2024 season — T-5th-best among ACC defenses.
Tulane’s WRs has 167 receptions in 16 games (just 10.4 per game) since the 2024 season — 34th-worst among FBS WRs. Duke’s defense has allowed just 18.6 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.
Tulane has 240 receptions in 16 games (just 15.0 per game) since the 2024 season — 20th-worst among FBS skill players. Duke’s defense has allowed just 18.6 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.
Tulane’s WRs has averaged 15.1 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-10th-best among FBS WRs. Duke’s defense has allowed just 11.3 RAC since the 2024 season — T-5th-best among ACC defenses.
Tulane’s WRs has just 0.0 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-worst among FBS WRs. Duke’s defense has allowed 1.5 receiving touchdowns per game this season — T-5th-worst among ACC defenses.
Duke Defensive Stats & Trends
Duke averaged 3.3 sacks per game last season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: 2.1
Duke allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (27 completions/63 attempts) on 3rd and long last season– T-9th-best in FBS; Average: 55%
Duke opponents averaged 37.8 Passing Attempts per TD (416 Pass Attempts/11 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: 20.1
Duke tackled opponents for a loss on 18 of 76 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– T-5th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
Duke has sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (50/473) since the 2024 season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: 7%
Tulane Defensive Stats & Trends
Tulane has averaged 4.00 interceptions per game (4/1) this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.69
Tulane has 4 interceptions this season– 3rd-most in FBS
Tulane has averaged 4.00 interceptions per game (4/1) this season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 0.71
Tulane has 4 interceptions this season– 2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Tulane sacked opponents 6 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 5th-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
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