Friday the 13th Showdown: Memphis Tigers Have Chance for Revenge Against Tulane Green Wave
Last week was an important week for both the Tulane Green Wave and the Memphis Tigers ahead of their Friday the 13th showdown. Both teams have gone 4-1 SU, with Tulane at 2-3
Game outlook
Last week was an important week for both the Tulane Green Wave and the Memphis Tigers ahead of their Friday the 13th showdown. Both teams have gone 4-1 SU, with Tulane at 2-3 ATS and Memphis at 1-3-1 ATS. The winner of this game puts themselves in the driver's seat of the American Athletic Conference and the game will likely come down to offense, as both teams are averaging nearly 30 points per game and both scored exactly 35 in their last outing. Memphis averages 31.8 points/game and has scored at least 28 in each of their two previous home games this season, while Tulane averages 28.3 points/game. Tulane has also allowed the fewest total points of any AAC team (87) and is the betting favorite, opening at -3.5 with the line currently at -4.5.
Game Info
When: Friday, 10/13/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Stadium Green Wave vs Tigers Betting Odds Moneyline: Green Wave -197 | Tigers +166
Spread: Green Wave -4.5 (-110) | Tigers +4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 56 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tulane will win straight-up is 66%.
Tulane Green Wave
Tulane has impressive defensive numbers allowing 4.6 Opponent Yards per Play (17th in the country), and have a 34.55% Opponent Third Down Conversion Rate. Power ranking of 25, Tulane is ranked 72 in offense (scoring an average of 28.50 per game), #25 in defense (allowing an average of 16.00 points to be scored against them per game) and are 4-1 (2-3 ATS) this season. Tulane's weakness in defense is allowing opponents to score in the red zone (91.67% Opponent Red Zone Scoring %, 112th in country), which presents an advantage to Memphis. Tulane QB Michael Pratt has an 8/1 TD/INT ratio and will face a tougher challenge from Memphis' defense, which ranks 36th in the country in Opponent Red Zone Scoring % (76.47). Tulane's offense operates at a 75% clip in Red Zone Scoring %, so red zone defense could ultimately decide the game. Tulane has earned the respect of the oddsmakers for allowing only 4.6 Opponent Yards per Play (17th in the country), and a 34.55% Opponent Third Down Conversion Rate. As a result, they have been favored by at least a touchdown in four of their five games this season, however, they recently lost 37-20 at home as 13.5-point underdogs to Ole Miss. With a power ranking of 25, Tulane is ranked 72 in offense (scoring an average of 28.50 per game), #25 in defense (allowing an average of 16.00 points to be scored against them per game) and are 4-1 (2-3 ATS) this season. The matchup with Memphis presents concerns, as Tulane's weakness on defense is allowing opponents to score in the red zone (91.67% Opponent Red Zone Scoring %, 112th in country), while Memphis' defense ranks 36th in the country in Opponent Red Zone Scoring % (76.47). Additionally, Tulane's offense operates at a 75% clip in Red Zone Scoring %, suggesting that red zone defense could be the determining factor in this