Tulane Green Wave vs Navy Midshipmen Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulane Green Wave vs Navy Midshipmen

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Midshipmen (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is the site where the Navy Midshipmen (7-2) will meet the Tulane Green Wave (8-2) on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Navy opens this matchup as 6.5-point dogs. The total is set at 54.

The Tulane Green Wave head into this game 8-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Green Wave played the Temple Owls and took home the win by a score of 52-6. The Tulane Green Wave ran the football 52 different times and recorded 327 yards, which earned them an average of 6.3 yds per attempt. At the end of the game, they tallied 75 plays which gave them 589 yds. Tulane allowed 11 completions on 22 tries for 56 yards, and a completion rate of 50.0%. When it came to stopping the run, the Green Wave conceded 102 yards on 23 attempts, which is an average of 4.4 yds per run allowed.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Tulane Green Wave hold an average of 41.0 points per game. Offensively they hold an average of 227.8 yards on the ground ranking them 10th in college football. The Green Wave currently have 4,420 yards in total this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Tulane has compiled 18 touchdowns via the pass and 28 rushing touchdowns. Tulane has earned 228 first downs as a team, and they have committed 70 infractions for 573 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 7 different times.

The Green Wave rank 18th in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 18.7 points per game. They are giving up 4.2 yards per rush and 114.6 yards on the ground per game for the season. Overall, they have conceded 1,146 yards via the running game in 10 games. Concerning passing yardage, the Green Wave are giving up 1,935 yards which ranks them 54th in D-1. They are allowing 193.5 yards per game via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 56.9%. Overall, they have surrendered 308.1 yards per outing which ranks them 15th in college football. They have given up 10 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Midshipmen come into this game with a record of 7-2 for this season. In their last game, the Midshipmen walked away with a victory by a final of 28-7 when they faced the USF Bulls. The Midshipmen finished the contest with 379 yards on 70 plays (5.4 yds per play). Navy ran for 5.4 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 321 yards on 59 carries. Navy conceded 25 rushing attempts for 60 yds (2.4 yards per carry). The Midshipmen secondary allowed a completion rate of 59.1%, surrendering 282 yds on 26 for 44 passing.

The Navy Midshipmen are averaging 396.0 yards per outing, which ranks them 64th in the nation. The Navy offense has racked up 397 penalty yards on 47 infractions, which ranks 106th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 259.1 rushing yards per game and have run for 2,332 yards overall. They have tossed 5 interceptions while conceding 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 166 1st downs. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Midshipmen currently sit 20th in college football averaging 35.7 PPG. For the season thus far, the Midshipmen have earned 1,232 yards through the air as well as an average of 136.9 throwing yards per contest, putting them at 128th in college football.

The Midshipmen are surrendering 22.2 PPG, which has them ranked 46th in college football. Navy has yielded a total of 1,407 yards rushing (156.3 yards per game) in addition to 13 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 200 total points. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns via the pass as well as 230.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 82nd in Division 1. The Midshipmen defense has taken the field for 621 plays, which has them ranked 83rd in the nation. They have compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 13 interceptions on the campaign.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Midshipmen +6.5

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