Thanksgiving Day College Football Preview: Memphis Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave – Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024
The Memphis Tigers (9-2) will battle the 20th-ranked Tulane Green Wave (9-2) on Thursday, November 28 at 7:30 PM ET at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana, as one of many Thanksgiving Day college football games. For this college football betting opportunity, the Green Wave are favored with a point spread at -14.0 (-105).
Memphis Tigers Betting Preview
The Tigers have won their last two games coming into this matchup. Their most recent success was a 53-18 blowout triumph over the UAB Blazers. The Tigers started off the game with a 11-0 run in the first quarter and managed to out score the Blazers 28-7 in the fourth.
This game was steadily within reach for the Blazers, but the fourth quarter is what set these two teams apart. Seth Henigan was a big reason for their success, as he threw 23 completions out of 34 which totaled 299 yards and four touchdowns.
They put up 526 yards and 31 first downs, while the defense held the Blazers to 352 yards and 16 first downs. They also forced the Blazers to commit four turnovers while not having any of their own.
The Tigers are putting up good numbers offensively, as they average 35.3 points each game. Their defense has been solid, as they allow opponents to get 22.6 points in return. This is a healthy spread for this roster.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The Green Wave have won eight straight games heading into this showdown, so definitely positive momentum on their side. They recently defeated the Navy Midshipmen 35-0 to earn a spot in the AAC Championship game.
Darian Mensah helped their offense coast, as he completed 10 of his 14 passes totaling 138 yards and two touchdowns. Makhi Hughes led their ground game with 22 carries that piled up 82 yards and two touchdowns.
Offensively they put up 358 yards and 20 first downs. On defense they held the Midshipmen to just 113 yards and eight first downs. They took care of the ball too, as they had no turnovers and were able to force the Midshipmen into two turnovers.
The Green Wave have been aggressive in averaging 40.5 points per game. Their defense has been strong as well, especially since they have held opponents to just 17.0 points a game.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie has you set for Memphis Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave college football odds, where the Green Wave are 14-point favorites. Market predictions indicate the Green Wave have an 86.5 percent chance of winning this game outright.
The Green Wave will use this game as the final tune up for their AAC Championship matchup against the Army Black Knights. The Tigers will push them for a good test, but the Green Wave have a great chance at covering the spread.
Final Pick: Tulane Green Wave -14.0 (-105)
