Tulane head coach Willie Fritz is among the most respected in the business. To illuminate Fritz is known for transforming nothing programs into winners. Late on he has made history at Tulane. Fritz is taking the Green Wave to a second consecutive bowl game. Consider the last time the program attained that NCAA Football betting achievement was 1979-80. Jay Hopson has proven to be the perfect fit at Southern Miss. Hopson is taking the Eagles to a bowl for the third time in four seasons on the job. Southern Miss will face Tulane in the Armed Forces Bowl.
Southern Mississippi Eagles Vs. Tulane Green Wave – Armed Forces Bowl
| Date and Time: | Saturday, January 4, 2020, 11:30 a.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Location: | Amon G. Carter Stadium, Ft. Worth, Texas |
| Southern Miss Vs. Tulane TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane | -7½ (+105) | 56½ (-110) | -265 |  |
| Southern Miss | +7½ (-125) | 56½ (-110) | +225 | |
| ||||
Southern Miss Eagles Vs. Tulane Green Wave Overview
Tulane has an offshore betting record of 6-6 straight up, 8-4 against the spread, with 6-6 on totals. Following a 5-1 start, the Green Wave ran out of gas and lost five of their final six. Tulane ranks 35th for scoring offense and 65th for points allowed.
By contrast, Southern Miss is 7-5 straight up, 6-6 with the odds, and 4-8 under the total. The Eagles rank 74th for scoring offense and 55th for points allowed.
Key Eagles: QB Jack Abraham (3329 TDS, 67.5% COMP, 8.7 AVG, 18 TD, 15 INT, 20 SACK, 148.4 RTG), RB Kevin Perkins (100 ATT, 548 YDS, 5.4 AVG, 3 TD), WR Quez Watkins (55 REC, 1024 YDS, 18.6 AVG, 5 TD), PK Andrew Stein (33-35 XP, 18-22 FG, 87 PTS), DB Ky’el Hemby (87 TACKLES, 2 INT)
Key Green Wave: QB Justin McMillan (2229 YDS, 57.4% COMP, 7.5 AVG, 14 TD, 10 INT, 25 SACK, 129.5 RTG, 152 RSH, 704 YDS, 4.6 AVG, 12 TD), RB Corey Dauphine (70 ATT, 569 YDS, 8.1 AVG, 7 TD), WR Darnell Mooney (45 REC, 670 YDS, 14.9 AVG, 5 TD), PK Merek Glover (48-48 XP, 10-14 FG, 78 PTS), S PJ Hall (62 TACKLES, 2 INT, 1 TD)
Southern Miss Vs. Tulane ATS Stats
The Eagles are:
- 4-6 against the spread in their last 10 games as a dog
- 4-2 over the total when getting points
- 1-5 on the board in their last six bowl games
- 2-5 over the total in the postseason
- 5-4 vs. the odds in their last nine away games
- 1-4 under the total away from home
The Green Wave are:
- 4-8 against the spread in their last 12 road matchups
- 4-8 under the total away from home
- 7-1 vs. the line as a favorite
- 6-3 over the total when favored
- 3-1 on the board in their last four bowl games
- 3-1 over the total in postseason
- 1-4 vs. the line in their last five games against Southern Miss
- 1-6 under the total in their head to head series with the Eagles
Southern Miss Eagles vs. Tulane Green Wave NCAA Football Betting Picks
As was previously noted Southern Miss is a poor NCAA Football Betting Value in bowl games and away from home.
Southern Miss Vs. Tulane NCAA Football Betting Pick: Tulane Green Wave
Southern Miss Vs. Tulane NCAA Football Betting Score Prediction: Tulane 34, Southern Miss 20