Tulane Hosts SMU in Matchup of Opposites Friday Night (October 16th)

Tulane Hosts SMU in Matchup of Opposites Friday Night

College football has a large following because of a great offense. Along the same lines what makes the college game great is its variety. NFL teams all run the basic same schemes. That is not at all the case in college football. As a College Football betting Games example is Tulane and SMU. Rushing the football is what makes the Green Wave a threat each week. Mustang fans love the high-octane passing attack. Coach Willie Fritz of Tulane schemes the ground exceptionally well. In like manner does SMU coach Sonny Dykes draw up passing masterpieces.

SMU Mustangs vs. Tulane Green Wave

Date and Time:Friday, October 16, 2020, 7 p.m. ET
Location:Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana
SMU vs. Tulane TV Coverage:ESPN
SMU vs. Tulane Odds at SBG:
TeamSpreadTotalML
SMU-7 (+110)65 (-110)-240
Tulane+7 (-130)65 (-110)+200
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SMU Mustangs at Tulane Green Wave SBG Odds Overview

On this occasion, online wagering action will be relatively even. SMU is the better known and respected brand. While sharps love the hidden value of Tulane. Quality home dogs like the Green Wave appeal to sophisticates. Both coaches have good public reputations.

SMU Mustangs Team Overview

SMU is 4-0 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 1-3 under the total. The last time out for the Mustangs was a 30-27 win over the Memphis Tigers as 1.5-point home chalk. Under a total of 75.5 was a winning ticket. SMU has national metrics of fifth for scoring offense and 23rd for points allowed. Namely quarterback Shane Buechele has been sensational for the Ponies. Buechele has a 168.8 rating with 9.5 yards per attempt. He has thrown for 1326 yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. Also does Ulysses Bentley average 8.4 yards per carry with seven TD’s.

Tulane Green Wave Team Overview

Tulane is coming off a 49-31 loss at the Houston Cougars as 6.5-point road dogs. Last Friday’s game went over the total of 58. As a result, the Green Wave is 2-2 straight up, 1-3 against the spread, and 3-0 over the total. Tulane ranks 20th in the nation for scoring offense. Defensively the Green Wave is 46th for points allowed. Commencing with 7.4 yards per carry has Tyjae Spears been strong. Cameron Carroll is powering to 5.3 yards per carry with seven touchdowns.

SMU Mustangs at Tulane Green Wave Against the Spread

The Mustangs are:

  • 6 payouts in their last 14 away games
  • 8-9 against the spread in American Athletic Conference games
  • 7-7 over and under on the road
  • 8-9 under the total against AAC rivals

The Green Wave Are:

  • 9-4 against the spread in their last 13 home games
  • 6 of their last 15 home games over the total
  • 8-10 vs. the odds against AAC rivals
  • 1-4 on the board head to head against SMU
  • 0-2 under the total in their last two meetings with the Mustangs
  • 0-2 vs. the line when hosting SMU

SMU Mustangs at Tulane Green Wave SBG Free Picks

As was previously noted SMU has poor College Football Betting Games value on the road. By contrast, the Green Wave are strong at home. SMU can be frustrated by teams such as Tulane that eat up the clock. To be exact the Green Wave ground game can keep Buechele off the field.

Mustangs vs. Green Wave SBG Best Bet: Tulane Green Wave

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