The Tulane Green Wave (6-2) and the Charlotte 49ers (3-5) square off on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Jerry Richardson Stadium in a battle of AAC foes.

The 49ers are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +16.5) against the Green Wave (with an over/under of 55.5 points).

Read on for our betting preview for this this matchup between the Green Wave and the 49ers, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Tulane vs. Charlotte betting lines

• Spread favorite: Green Wave (-16.5)
• Moneyline: Green Wave (-826), 49ers (+549)
• Total: 55.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Tulane vs. Charlotte betting info and stats

Tulane has six wins against the spread so far this season (6-2-0). Tulane has covered the spread twice this season when listed as the favorite by at least 16.5 points. In six games as the moneyline favorite, Tulane has gone 6-0. Charlotte is 4-4-0 against the spread through eight opportunities this season. When Charlotte is the underdog by 16.5 or more points, it has covered the spread two times (2-2 ATS). Charlotte is 2-5 in games it has been an underdog on the moneyline.

Tulane vs. Charlotte recent stats and trends

Tulane Green Wave

• Tulane is 2-1 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
• Tulane’s last three games have ended with an average of 59.2 points scored. That’s 3.7 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Charlotte 49ers

• Charlotte is 2-1 against the spread over its last three games and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three Charlotte games has surpassed the set total each time.
• The past three Charlotte games averaged 1.8 fewer points (53.7) than this matchup’s over/under.

Tulane vs. Charlotte key players

Tulane Green Wave

• Darian Mensah has recorded 1,583 yards (197.9 ypg) on 106-of-165 passing with 14 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
• Makhi Hughes has carried the ball 166 times for a team-high 939 yards on the ground and has found the end zone nine times as a runner.
• Arnold Barnes III has racked up 274 yards on 54 carries, scoring three times.
• Mario Williams’ leads his squad with 465 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 28 catches (out of 48 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
• Dontae Fleming has caught 22 passes for 432 yards (54 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Yulkeith Brown has racked up 18 catches for 271 yards, an average of 33.9 yards per game. He’s scored four times as a receiver this season.
• Patrick Jenkins paces the team with three sacks, and also has five TFL and nine tackles.
• Bailey Despanie, Tulane’s leading tackler, has 28 tackles and one TFL this year.
• Tyler Grubbs leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 24 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended.

Charlotte 49ers

• Deshawn Purdie has compiled 869 yards on 57% passing while tossing five touchdown passes with two interceptions this season.
• Cartevious Norton has carried the ball 85 times for 391 yards, with four touchdowns.
• Hahsaun Wilson has rushed for 363 yards on 58 carries with six touchdowns.
• O’Mega Blake’s 419 receiving yards (52.4 yards per game) lead the team. He has 18 catches on 32 targets with five touchdowns.
• Jairus Mack has caught 14 passes and compiled 295 receiving yards (42.1 per game).
• Sean Brown has racked up 242 reciving yards (30.3 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Demon Clowney has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up five TFL and 20 tackles.
• Charlotte’s leading tackler, Reid Williford, has 36 tackles, four TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Al-Ma’hi Ali has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 35 tackles and two passes defended.