Memphis vs. Tulane Prediction: Week 7 Odds, Picks & Best Bet
My best Memphis vs. Tulane prediction focuses on Memphis' clear advantage on the ground against one of the nation's worst rush defenses. Though Tulane hasn't lost a home game this season, even Yulman Stadium's home-field advantage won't be enough to help Tulane's struggling offense keep up with one of the best Group of 6 offenses.
Memphis is favored by 6.5 ahead of tonight's 7:30 p.m. ET game in New Orleans. The contest will air on ESPN and stream on ESPN Unlimited.
Memphis vs. Tulane picks & predictions
See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 7 based on the latest college football odds.
| Pick | Bet size |
|---|---|
| ATS: Memphis -6.5 (-120 via FanDuel) | 2.5 units to win 2.08 units |
| O/U: Under 55.5 (-108 via DraftKings) | 1 unit to win 0.93 units |
Total wagered: 3.5 units | Max profit: +3.01 units
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Memphis vs. Tulane prediction & best bet
Check out all of our college football predictions for more analysis across this week's slate.
Memphis -6.5 (-120 via FanDuel)
Memphis is averaging 247 rushing yards per game, which makes this a perfect matchup for the Tigers' offense. That average ranks seventh in the nation, while Tulane has consistently struggled to stop the run this season, allowing 218.6 rushing yards per game. That's the fifth-most rushing yards allowed per game in the country.
Memphis is averaging 5.88 yards per carry, which ranks 13th in the nation. Tulane allows 4.99 yards per carry, ranking 120th. And it's not just one rusher who is dominating for Memphis. Though Jaylin Carter leads the team with 89 carries, 645 yards, and eight rushing touchdowns, Memphis' five leading rushers are all averaging at least 4.2 yards per carry and have amassed at least 158 yards this season.
📡 SBR Edge: Tigers thriving on the ground
Memphis leads the American Conference in yards per play, averaging 7.64. Tulane won't be able to slow the unit down, as the defense is allowing 5.94 yards per play, which ranks ninth in the conference.
Tulane's offense can't keep up
Tulane is averaging just 18.4 points per game, ranking 12th in the American and 124th nationally. The team has yet to score more than 28 points in a game, totaling 20 or fewer in three of five contests.
Memphis has held back-to-back opponents to 13 or fewer and five of six opponents to 24 or fewer this season. In the conference, Memphis ranks ninth in rushing defense and eighth in passing defense. But Tulane won't be able to take advantage of any mismatches, as the Green Wave rank 10th in rushing offense and ninth in passing offense.
Score prediction: Memphis 34, Tulane 17
Live Memphis vs. Tulane odds
Memphis vs. Tulane opening odds
- Moneyline: Memphis -270 | Tulane +220
- Spread: Memphis -7 (-110) | Tulane +7 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 53.5 (-110) | Under 53.5 (-110)
How to watch Memphis vs. Tulane: Week 7
- Date: Friday, Oct. 16
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Yulman Stadium (New Orleans)
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN Unlimited
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