The top two teams in the American Athletic Conference will duke it out on Saturday for the title. The SMU Mustangs and Tulane Green Wave are the teams involved. The SMU Mustangs are 10-2 on the season, and finished tied for first in the conference. The Mustangs have won eight straight games. Their most recent win was a blowout win over Navy.
SMU vs. Tulane Picks
- NCAAF Pick: Iowa Spread (+21.5)
For Tulane, they are ranked 22nd in the country with their 11-1 record. The Green Wave have won 10 straight games. They are coming off a 13 point win over UTSA. Let’s get to our SMU Mustangs vs. Tulane Green Wave prediction:
SMU Mustangs vs. Tulane Green Wave Information
Before our SMU Mustangs vs. Tulane Green Wave prediction, some information on both these NCAA Football teams:
SMU Mustangs vs. Tulane Green Wave
When: Saturday December 2nd, 2023; 3:00pm EST
Where: Yulman Stadium; New Orleans, LA
Watch On: ABC
SMU Mustangs vs. Tulane Green Wave Recent Scores
SMU Mustangs Last 5:
- Saturday October 28th, 2023: 69-10 win over Tulsa Golden Hurricanes
- Saturday November 4th, 2023: 36-31 win at Rice Owls
- Friday November 10th, 2023: 45-21 win over North Texas Mean Green
- Saturday November 18th, 2023: 38-34 win at Memphis Tigers
- Saturday November 25th, 2023: 59-14 win over Navy Midshipmen
Tulane Green Wave Last 5:
- Saturday October 28th, 2023: 30-28 win at Rice Owls
- Saturday November 4th, 2023: 13-10 win at East Carolina Pirates
- Saturday November 11th, 2023: 24-22 win over Tulsa Golden Hurricanes
- Saturday November 18th, 2023: 24-8 win at Florida Atlantic Owls
- Friday November 24th, 2023: 29-16 win over UTSA Roadrunners
SMU Mustangs vs. Tulane Green Wave Betting Analysis
The most up to date NCAAF Odds for one of the best NCAA Football games today:
- Spread: Tulane Green Wave -3.5, SMU Mustangs +3.5
- Total: 47.5
- Moneyline: Tulane Green Wave -175, SMU Mustangs +150
SMU Mustangs vs. Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The SMU Mustangs are red hot with ten straight wins coming into this game. The last loss was on the road to TCU. Since then, the Mustangs have run the table. Just two of those ten wins were by single digits. On the season the Mustangs are scoring 41.3 points per game, and allowing just 17.7 per game.
The Mustangs are Top 20 in passing yards, with nearly 292 yards per game. Quarterback Preston Stone was terrific all season with 28 touchdowns on nearly 3,200 yards. It was all over to his guys, as RJ Maryland the tight end finished with 462 yards and 7 touchdowns on the season.
SMU’s running game was solid as well, with 180.1 yards per game. Jaylan Knighton was the lead back with 113 carries, and six touchdowns. LJ Johnson is just a carry away from 100, and has 542 yards on the season.
For Tulane, they have also been a dominant force. The Green Wave lost by 17 to Ole Miss, and have been great since then. They had a few more competitive games, but still looked great. The Green Wave is passing for 221.1 yards per game, and rushing for more than 167 yards per game.
The Green Wave’s quarterback Michael Pratt threw for 21 touchdowns this season. Chris Brazzell II was his top target with five touchdown receptions on the season. The run game was taken over from Makhi Hughes, who needs just 54 yards on the ground to get to 1,300. He also has 7 touchdowns.
SMU Mustangs vs. Tulane Green Wave Betting Prediction
Two really hot College Football teams right now. Both of these teams are going to be tough to beat in a bowl game. The Mustangs are powerful on offense, while the Green Wave have been great on defense. Look for the ball to be pounded on the ground most of the game. In the end, taking the points is the bet to make.
A competitive game; SMU Mustangs +3.5 is the bet to make in this game. Hope you enjoyed our SMU Mustangs vs. Tulane Green Wave prediction! Good luck with all your NCAAF Predictions!
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