The Memphis Tigers (5-0) take on a conference opponent when they host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-3) on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in an AAC clash.

The Golden Hurricane are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +20.5) versus the Tigers (with an over/under of 54.5 points).

Below you can find our betting preview for this this game between the Tigers and the Golden Hurricane, and uncover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Memphis vs. Tulsa betting lines

• Spread favorite: Tigers (-20.5)
• Moneyline: Tigers (-1667), Golden Hurricane (+914)
• Total: 54.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN U
• Live Stream: Fubo

Memphis vs. Tulsa betting info and stats

Memphis has five wins against the spread this season (5-0-0). In one game played when favored by at least 20.5 points, Memphis covered the spread. Memphis has been moneyline favorites in four games this season, and it has put up a 4-0 record in those matchups. Tulsa has a pair of wins against the spread so far this season (2-3-0). Tulsa has a 1-2 record this year in games it hs been the moneyline underdog.

Memphis vs. Tulsa recent stats and trends

Memphis Tigers

• Memphis has covered the spread in each of its past three contests while going 3-0 overall.
• The final combined score of the last three Memphis games has exceeded the set total two times.
• Memphis’ past three outings have ended with an average of 58.0 points scored. That’s 3.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

• Tulsa is 1-2 against the spread over its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• Tulsa and its opponents have combined to hit the over in one of those games.
• Tulsa’s past three games have ended with an average of 53.2 points scored. That’s 1.3 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Memphis vs. Tulsa key players

Memphis Tigers

• Brendon Lewis has thrown for 1,003 yards, completing 66.9% of his passes and tossing five touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 353 yards (70.6 ypg) on 65 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Sutton Smith, has carried the ball 60 times for 420 yards (84.0 per game), scoring five times.
• Cortez Braham has hauled in 22 receptions for 382 yards (76.4 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
• Jamari Hawkins has hauled in 13 receptions totaling 239 yards so far this campaign.
• Marcello Bussey’s six catches have turned into 81 yards.
• Sam Brumfield leads the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 24 tackles.
• Memphis’ tackle leader, Drue Watts, has 24 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• DeMarco Ward has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 21 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

• Baylor Hayes has put up 782 passing yards, or 195.5 per game, so far this season. He has completed 60.8% of his passes and has tossed four touchdowns with three interceptions. He’s also helped out on the ground with 10.3 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner two times.
• The team’s top rusher, Dominic Richardson, has carried the ball 98 times for 490 yards (98.0 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Ajay Allen has rushed for 159 yards on 30 carries with one touchdown.
• Zion Booker has racked up 277 receiving yards on 32 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
• Brody Foley has put up a 190-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught nine passes on 14 targets.
• Micah Tease’s eight receptions (on 14 targets) have netted him 135 yards (45.0 ypg).
• J’Dan Burnett leads the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Ray Coney is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 23 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack.
• Elijah Green leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 15 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.