Memphis arrives in New Orleans as the clear favorite after a 5-1 start. Including a pair of blowout conference wins and a potent offense averaging nearly 39 points per game.
Quarterback Marcus Stokes has thrown for more than 1,500 yards and 16 touchdowns with only a handful of interceptions. Running back Jaylin Carter has provided a steady ground presence with over 600 yards and multiple scores. The Tigers’ only loss came on the road at Boise State. Now, they enter Friday night riding momentum from a 38-13 home win over UAB.
By contrast, Tulane sits at 2-3 and has struggled to score consistently. Specifically, they average under 19 points per game behind quarterback Kadin Semonza. Tulane boasts a running attack led by Maurice Turner and others. The Green Wave’s most recent outing was a narrow loss at Army. And their offense has yet to find a reliable rhythm in the early weeks under first-year head coach Will Hall.
The all-time College Football Odds series favors Memphis 25-16-1. Tulane took last year’s meeting in Memphis 38-32. The reverse of Memphis’s win in its previous visit to Yulman Stadium.
This year’s matchup features two teams moving in opposite directions within the American Athletic Conference. To show, the Tigers are already at 2-0 in league play. By contrast, Tulane is still looking for its first conference victory.
Memphis Tigers at Tulane Green Wave MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:30 PM ET. |
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| Location: | Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Memphis Tigers | -7 ( -108 ) | 53½ ( -110 ) | -250 |  |
| Tulane Green Wave | +7 ( -112 ) | 53½ ( -110 ) | +205 | |
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The Memphis Tigers visit the Tulane Green Wave on Friday, October 16, 2026, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. The Offshore betting matchup is scheduled for national broadcast in the United States on ESPN.
Memphis Tigers at Tulane Green Wave Matchup Analysis
On the whole, Memphis holds a clear statistical College Football Betting edge on both sides of the ball. In particular, in the areas that tend to decide Friday-night conference games. The Tigers rank near the top of the FBS in yards per play and explosive efficiency. Memphis is converting nearly half of their third downs. At the same time, they average more than five and a half yards per rush and double-digit yards per pass attempt. That combination stresses defenses.
By contrast, Tulane’s defense has allowed well over 200 rushing yards per game. And it ranks near the bottom of the country in run-defense metrics. Also, it is surrendering a high success rate on early downs. The Green Wave’s front has yet to consistently stuff or disrupt the ground game. Thus, the secondary is exposed when Memphis can manufacture one-on-one vertical matchups from its wide splits and tempo packages.
Of great concern is that Tulane’s offense has struggled to stay on schedule. It is converting third downs at a low rate and averaging under six yards per play. Kadin Semonza’s completion percentage sits in the mid-50s with limited explosive production. And the Green Wave’s time of possession has trailed opponents by nearly ten minutes per game.
Memphis’s defense has been more opportunistic, ranking solidly in takeaways and holding opponents under 33 percent on third down. That should allow the Tigers to shorten drives and force Tulane into longer, lower-percentage situations.
SBG Free Picks
To conclude, Sharps like Memphis for the side. The Tigers’ explosive efficiency and run-game edge should allow them to pull away by more than a touchdown. Especially against a Tulane defense that has struggled to stop the ground attack.
Finally, the over is the total play. Memphis is averaging nearly 39 points and capable of generating enough big plays to push the combined score past the number.
SBG Best Bet: Memphis Tigers and Over the Total.