The Tulane Green Wave (3-2) and the UAB Blazers (1-3) square off on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Protective Stadium in a battle of AAC foes.

The Blazers are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +17.5) against the Green Wave (with an over/under of 54.5 points).

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this game between the Green Wave and the Blazers, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Tulane vs. UAB betting lines

• Spread favorite: Green Wave (-17.5)
• Moneyline: Green Wave (-1000), Blazers (+630)
• Total: 54.5 points

Tulane vs. UAB betting info and stats

Tulane has four wins against the spread this season (4-1-0). Tulane has always covered the spread when playing as favorites by at least 17.5 points (a 1-0 ATS record). In three games as the moneyline favorite, Tulane has gone 3-0. UAB, in three games with a set spread this season, is 1-2-0 against the spread. In the one game UAB has been an underdog by at least 17.5 points this season, it has covered the spread. UAB has been listed as the underdog on the moneyline twice this season, and it lost both games.

Tulane vs. UAB recent stats and trends

Tulane Green Wave

• Tulane is 2-1 against the spread over its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• Tulane’s last three outings have ended with an average of 54 points scored. That’s 0.5 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

UAB Blazers

Tulane vs. UAB key players

Tulane Green Wave

• Darian Mensah has thrown for 1,122 yards (224.4 ypg) to lead Tulane, completing 64.3% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season.
• Makhi Hughes has racked up 485 yards on 94 carries while finding the end zone five times.
• Arnold Barnes III has racked up 99 yards on 27 carries, scoring one time.
• Mario Williams’ team-high 406 yards as a receiver have come on 22 receptions (out of 33 targets) with two touchdowns.
• Dontae Fleming has grabbed 16 passes while averaging 58.4 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
• Yulkeith Brown has been the target of 19 passes and compiled 10 catches for 147 yards, an average of 29.4 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
• Tyler Grubbs has collected 2.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 2.0 TFL, 17 tackles, and one interception.
• Tulane’s top-tackler, Bailey Despanie, has 19 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Jalen Geiger has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 10 tackles and one pass defended to his name.

UAB Blazers

• Jacob Zeno has 819 passing yards, or 204.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 68.9% of his passes and has thrown six touchdowns with five interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 24.3 rushing yards per game.
• Lee Beebe has run for 269 yards on 56 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground. He’s also added 10 catches, totaling 97 yards.
• Isaiah Jacobs has run for 162 yards across 41 attempts.
• Kameran Shanks’ 163 receiving yards (40.8 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 19 receptions on 23 targets with one touchdown.
• Amare Thomas has caught 14 passes and compiled 122 receiving yards (30.5 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Terrell McDonald has racked up 120 reciving yards (30.0 ypg) this season.
• Desmond Little leads the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Sirad Bryant, UAB’s tackle leader, has 13 tackles this year.
• Colby Dempsey has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has three tackles and one pass defended to his name.