- Tulane is a -10.5 point favorite vs. South Alabama
- Tulane vs. South Alabama Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
Tulane (1-0) visit Hancock Whitney Stadium to take on South Alabama (1-0) on Sep. 6 in Mobile, AL. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.
Tulane is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).
The Tulane vs. South Alabama Over/Under is 51.5 total points.
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Tulane vs. South Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Tulane | -10.5 -110 | 51.5 -110 | -400 |
| South Alabama | +10.5 -110 | 51.5 -110 | +310 |
Tulane vs South Alabama Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Tulane will win this game with 73.2% 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 Tulane and South Alabama, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Tulane vs South Alabama Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts South Alabama will cover the spread with 58.3% 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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Tulane Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Tulane has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.75 Units / 55% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.80 Units / 13% ROI)
- Tulane have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- 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)
South Alabama Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 4 games (+4.70 Units / 29% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+3.85 Units / 38% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.80 Units / 20% ROI)
Tulane Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Tulane is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Tulane is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 46.51% ROI
- Tulane is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Tulane is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
South Alabama Against the Spread (ATS) Record
South Alabama iss 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- South Alabama is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- South Alabama is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- South Alabama is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Tulane: Keys to the Game vs. South Alabama
Tulane was 7-2 (.778) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush in the 2024 season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .633
Tulane was 7-2 (.778) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush in the 2024 season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .616
Tulane was 8-1 (.889) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2024 season– T-5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .574
Tulane was 8-1 (.889) when not losing a fumble in the 2024 season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .535
South Alabama: Keys to the Game vs. Tulane
South Alabama was 2-5 (.286) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns in the 2024 season– T-36th-worst in FBS; Average: .417
South Alabama was 2-6 (.250) when allowing 200 or more passing yards in the 2024 season– T-12th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .461
South Alabama was winless (0-4) when intercepting no passes in the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .324
South Alabama was 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 3 sacks in the 2023 season– T-12th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .581
Matchup Notes for Tulane vs. South Alabama
South Alabama has gained 174 yards on 13 receptions (13.4 YPR) this season — 27th-best among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 8.5 Yards Per Reception this season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.
South Alabama has averaged 13.4 yards after the catch this season — 27th-best among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 8.1 RAC this season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.
Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends
Tulane TEs caught 4 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Tulane RBs have been targeted 4 times on 3rd down this season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams
Tulane WRs averaged 16.5 yards per reception (2,361 yards/143 catches) in the 2024 season– 7th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.3
Tulane WRs have averaged just 7.0 yards per reception (91 yards/13 catches) this season– 5th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.5
Tulane QBs have averaged 104.0 rushing yards per game (104/1) in the 1st half this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 15.3
South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends
South Alabama has gained 174 yards on 13 receptions (13.4 YPR) this season — 27th-best among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 8.5 Yards Per Reception this season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.
South Alabama RBs averaged 6.2 Yards per Carry (1,919 yards/308 carries) in the 2024 season– 9th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1
South Alabama RBs have averaged 204.0 rushing yards per game (204/1) this season– 19th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 128.8
South Alabama RBs averaged 6.3 Yards per Carry (441 yards/70 carries) in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– T-17th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2
South Alabama has averaged 13.4 yards after the catch this season — 27th-best among FBS skill players. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 8.1 RAC this season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.
Tulane Defensive Stats & Trends
Tulane has 4 interceptions this season– 2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Tulane has averaged 4.00 interceptions per game (4/1) this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.69
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– 3rd-most in FBS
Tulane sacked opponents 6 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 5th-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends
South Alabama did not record a sack (52 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.2
South Alabama has not recorded a sack (55 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 15.1
South Alabama did not record a sack (52 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.7
South Alabama opponents averaged 8.7 Passing Attempts per TD (52 Pass Attempts/6 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.8
South Alabama opponents averaged 8.7 Passing Attempts per TD (52 Pass Attempts/6 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 3.9
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