Memphis Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave – Week 7 Preview, Odds & Betting Insight

When the sun sets on Friday, October 16, the Memphis Tigers will head to Yulman Stadium to take on the Tulane Green Wave. It’s a classic American Conference bout that’s already drawing a lot of chatter from the betting community.

Memphis comes in hot, riding two straight conference victories and a 5‑1 overall record (2‑0 in the American). Tulane, on the other hand, is still finding its footing after a 2‑3 start (0‑1 in conference) and a narrow 20‑17 loss to Army in its first league game.

Current betting line (FanDuel):

Spread – Memphis -6.5 (-120) | Tulane +6.5 (-102)
Moneyline – Memphis -260 | Tulane +210
Total – Over/Under 53.5 (-110)

How you can watch: the game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, so you won’t miss a thing.

Betting trends worth noting

• In the last ten meetings, Tulane has covered the spread 7‑3.
• The over has hit 6‑4 in those same ten games.
• This season, Memphis is 4‑2 against the spread and the over is 4‑2 in its games.
• Tulane is 2‑3 ATS this year, with the under hitting 3‑2.

Players to watch

For Memphis, quarterback Marcus Stokes is the engine. He’s been razor‑sharp, completing just over 70 % of his passes for 1,535 yards, 16 TDs and only three picks. If the Tigers pull off a win and cover, Stokes will be a big part of that story.

Tulane’s offense hasn’t found a clear standout yet, and defensively they’ve struggled to keep opponents off the scoreboard – a weakness the Tigers will likely exploit.

Our prediction and best bet

All the data points to Memphis not just winning, but doing so by more than a touchdown. Their advanced metrics are impressive – 25th in adjusted EPA per play, 21st in net yards per play and 29th in net success rate – while Tulane lags far behind in the same categories.

The only lingering concern for Memphis is its poor average starting field position (ranked 116th). If the defense and special teams can improve that, the offense should blow the game open.

Bottom line: we’d lay the points with Memphis.

Pick: Memphis -6.5 (-120) via FanDuel

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