Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave Prediction, 10/16/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026

Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Green Wave (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53

Yulman Stadium is the location where the Tulane Green Wave (2-3) will take on the Memphis Tigers (5-1) on Friday, October 16, 2026. Memphis opens this matchup as 6.5-point favorites. The betting total is set at 53.

The Memphis Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 5-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Tigers faced off with the UAB Blazers and walked away with a win by a score of 38-13. The Memphis Tigers rushed the ball a total of 46 different times and totaled 230 yds, which had them averaging 5.0 yds per attempt. In all, they tallied 67 plays which converted into 394 yds. Memphis surrendered 10 pass completions on 22 attempts for 131 yards, and a completion rate of 45.5%. Against the rush, the Tigers gave up 179 yards on 49 attempts, which is an average of 3.7 yds per run allowed.

The Tigers have earned 3,100 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Memphis has earned 18 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 5 different times. Memphis has 149 first downs, and they have been hurt by 31 infractions for 298 yds. As a team they average 247.0 yards in the run game ranking this team at 7th in Division 1. In terms of getting in the endzone, the Memphis Tigers are averaging 38.5 points per outing.

The Tigers are ranked 48th in Division 1 concerning team defense, conceding 20.8 points per game. They are giving up an average of 4.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 176.7 rushing yards per game so far this season. For the year, they have allowed 1,060 running yards through 6 outings. Regarding yards via the pass, the Tigers have allowed 1,222 yds which has them ranked 81st in D-1. They have relinquished 203.7 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 59.6%. Overall, they have given up 380.3 yards per game putting them at 97th in the nation. They have given up 6 touchdowns through the air in addition to 9 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Green Wave come into this matchup with a record of 2-3 this year. The last time they took the field, the Green Wave took a loss by a score of 20-17 against the Army Black Knights. The Green Wave finished the contest with 280 yards on 52 plays (5.4 yds per play). Tulane ran for 4.7 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 122 yds on 26 attempts. Tulane conceded 59 attempts on the ground for 329 yds (5.6 yards per rush). The Green Wave passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 19 yards on 3 for 6 through the air.

The Tulane Green Wave hold an average of 333.4 yards/game, which has them ranked 112th in D-1. The Tulane offense has totaled 244 penalty yards on 32 violations, which ranks 101st in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They hold an average of 152.8 rushing yards per game and have run for 764 yards for the season. They have given away 2 interceptions while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 76 1st downs. When discussing how much they score, the Green Wave are sitting 124th in the nation averaging 18.4 points per outing. For the year thus far, the Green Wave have thrown for a total of 903 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 180.6 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 118th in the nation.

The Green Wave are relinquishing 22.6 PPG, which has them sitting 63rd in the nation. Tulane has yielded a total of 1,093 yards via the ground game (218.6 yards/game) as well as 9 touchdowns on the ground on the year. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns via the pass and 188.6 yards/game, which has them sitting 42nd in D-1. The Green Wave defense has been on the field for 343 plays, which ranks 38th in D-1. They have 1 fumble and 0 picks over the course of the season. This year, they have given up 113 total points.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Green Wave college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Green Wave +6.5

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