Game: Rice Owls vs. Tulane Green Wave

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Green Wave (-22.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

At Yulman Stadium, the Tulane Green Wave (4-2) will face the Rice Owls (2-4) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Rice opens this game as a 22.5-point dog by oddsmakers. The total is set at 53.5.

The Rice Owls take the field holding a 2-4 record this season. In their most recent contest, the Owls took on the UTSA Roadrunners and earned a victory with a score of 29-27. On the day, they totaled 60 plays for 389 yards. The Rice Owls ran to the rock 21 times for 42 yards, an average of 2.0 yards per attempt. In the running game, the Owls gave up 138 yards on 35 attempts, an average of 3.9 yards per run given up. Rice had 28 pass completions on 43 attempts for 256 yards and a 65.1% completion rate.

The Owls have accumulated 2,115 total yards this season. In terms of getting to the end zone, Rice has collected 9 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. They turned the ball over eight times. Rice recorded 109 first downs on offense and was flagged for 40 violations for 323 yards. As a unit, they average 123.8 yards on the ground, which is 99th in the country. When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, the Rice Owls average 25.5 points per game.

In terms of passing distance, the Owls allow 1,033 yards, which ranks them 23rd in college football. They averaged 172.2 yards per game through the air and posted a 58.5% completion rate. Overall, they have given up 329.8 yards per game, which ranks them 38th in D-1. They allowed 11 touchdowns by air and 8 touchdowns on the rock. They are allowing an average of 3.9 yards per rush and 157.7 rushing yards per contest for the season. In total, they have allowed 946 rushing yards in 6 games. The Owls rank 87th nationally in opponent scoring, allowing 26.5 points per game.

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The Green Wave enters this game with a season record of 4-2. In their last game, the Green Wave won by a score of 71-20 when they faced the UAB Blazers. Tulane ran the football 6.3 yards per attempt, for a total of 317 yards on 50 carries. The Green Wave totaled 497 yards on 68 plays (7.3 yards per play). The Green Wave’s pass defense allowed a 48.8% completion rate and allowed 230 yards on 21 of 43 passes. Tulane gave up 22 rush attempts for 75 yards (3.4 yards per carry).

The Tulane Green Wave are averaging 437.0 yards/game, ranking 39th in D-1. The Tulane offense has racked up 396 yards of offense on 44 infractions, which ranks 32nd nationally in assisting the opposition. They have averaged 213.8 yards rushing per game and have rushed for 1,283 yards this year. They threw 2 picks, lost 3 fumbles and had 134 first downs. When discussing putting points on the board, the Green Wave ranks 8th nationally averaging 42.5 PPG. On the season to this point, the Green Wave currently has 1,339 total passing yards and an average of 223.2 passing yards per contest, which ranks 78th in D-1.

Tulane has totaled 775 yards on the ground (129.2 yards per game) and 8 rushing touchdowns on the season. They have given up 6 passing touchdowns and 181.7 yards/out, which ranks them 27th nationally. They compiled 3 fumbles recovered and 7 picks on the year. The Green Wave defense has played in 365 games, ranking them 26th in Division 1. The Green Wave have given up 21.8 PPG, which ranks them 52nd in D-1. In total, they gave up a total of 131 points.

Who will win the Owls/Green Wave college football game against the spread tonight?

Josh’s pick: Take the Owls +22.5

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