Kansas State Wildcats vs Tulane Green Wave Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas State Wildcats vs Tulane Green Wave

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Green Wave (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Tulane Green Wave (1-0) will compete against the Kansas State Wildcats (1-0) at Yulman Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Kansas State opens as 9.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 48.5.

The Kansas State Wildcats come into this game with a record of 1-0 this year. In their last contest, the Wildcats went up against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks and notched a win by a score of 41-6. The Kansas State Wildcats ran the football 31 different times and accumulated 283 yards, which earned them an average of 9.1 yds per carry. When the final whistle blew, they had 56 plays which gave them 449 yards. Kansas State relinquished 10 completions on 17 tries for 98 yards, and a completion rate of 58.8%. In the running game, the Wildcats conceded 36 yds on 38 attempts, which is 0.9 yds per run allowed.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Kansas State Wildcats have an average of 41.0 points per contest. As a team they're maintaining an average of 283.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 16th in the nation. The Wildcats have tallied 449 total yards for the year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Kansas State has amassed 2 touchdowns via the pass and 2 rushing touchdowns. Kansas State has accrued 20 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 0 infractions. They have surrendered the football 2 times.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Wildcats are allowing 98 yards which has them sitting in 13th in college football. They have given up 98.0 yards per game via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 58.8%. Overall, they are giving up 134.0 yards/outing which has them sitting 7th in D-1. They have allowed no TD's via the pass as well as no TD's via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 0.9 yards per rushing attempt and 36.0 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 36 yards via the running game in 1 contest. The Wildcats are ranked 29th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 6.0 PPG.

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The Green Wave head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. In their last game, the Green Wave got the win with a final of 52-0 against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions. Tulane ran the ball for 6.2 yards per tote, totaling 241 yards on 39 attempts. The Green Wave finished the contest with a total of 472 yds while they ran 56 plays (8.4 yards per play). The Green Wave secondary allowed a completion percentage of 66.7%, surrendering 99 yards on 14 out of 21 passing. Tulane surrendered 32 rushing attempts for 102 yards (3.2 yards per carry).

Concerning their ability to score points, the Green Wave are 21st in Division 1 averaging 52.0 points per game. The Tulane Green Wave are averaging 472.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 51st in the nation. The Tulane offense has compiled 55 yds of penalties on 7 violations, which is good for 35th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown no interceptions while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to tally 25 first downs. For the season thus far, the Green Wave currently have a total of 231 passing yards, giving them a rank of 69th in Division 1. They hold an average of 241.0 yards via the ground game.

The Green Wave are relinquishing 0.0 points per game, which has them ranked 12th in college football. Tulane has conceded a total of 102 rushing yards in addition to no touchdowns on the ground for the year. This year, they have given up 0 points in total. They have surrendered no touchdownss via the pass and 99.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 14th in Division 1. The Green Wave defense has been on the field for 53 plays, which ranks 16th in the country. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble and 1 pick this season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Green Wave +9.5

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